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Kingston Board of Health Revokes Republic Trash Hauler Permit for Repeated Noncompliance

Kingston's Board of Health revoked the operating permit of trash hauler Republic and split on outcomes across three tobacco violation hearings at its May 4 meeting.

Kingston Water Board Approves Seasonal Watering Limits, Eyes Fall Town Meeting for Well Funds

Kingston water board sets seasonal watering limits and advances new well construction timeline to 2027.

Kingston Library Board Pursues Official Trustee Email, Reviews Failing Adams Center HVAC

Kingston Library Board flags HVAC failure at Adams Center and a stalled reference librarian search.

Kingston Select Board Sets June 6 for Delayed Annual Town Meeting

Kingston pushes annual town meeting to June 6 after free cash certification arrives too late to finalize the warrant.

Kingston Water Commission Approves Annual Report Mailing, Credits Billing Error Interest

Kingston Water Commission approved a printing and mailing contract for its 2025 annual water quality report and credited a roughly $22 interest charge tied to a town billing address error at its April 14 meeting.

Kingston COA Advisory Board Recommends Two Members, Hears GATRA Transit Briefing

Kingston's Council on Aging Advisory Board recommended two members for Select Board appointment and heard a detailed briefing on regional transit options at its April 14 meeting.

Kingston Sewer Commission Advances 800-Parcel Expansion Study Before July Funding Deadline

KINGSTON — April 7, 2026 — Kingston Sewer Commission launches preliminary design effort for an 800-parcel sewer expansion tied to a July 2026 state loan deadline. The commission convened an April 7 public informational meeting with roughly 16 town officials and stakeholders to hear CDM Smith project manager Kara Rozicki present

Kingston ZBA Moves to Deny 168-Unit 40B Project, Cites Unbuildable Flood Zone

Kingston's Zoning Board of Appeals moved toward denying a 168-unit 40B affordable housing application Tuesday, citing the project's location within a FEMA flood zone where construction is currently prohibited.

Kingston Select Board unanimously delegates employee investigation authority to town administrator

Kingston Select Board unanimously authorizes town administrator to investigate unnamed employee and place them on paid leave.

Kingston Board of Health Approves ADU Leaching Field Variance at Clearing Farm Road

Kingston Board of Health approves reduced leaching field for Clearing Farm Road ADU, opens battery storage discussion.

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