Independence Mall is getting GreenerIndependence Mall is proud to announce a new green initiative which will not only help reduce the malls carbon footprint ...
Some thoughts for our next Town ModeratorIf you have ever dreamed of being a Town Moderator, here’s your chance!...
Him and Her April 2009Him: She has been under the weather for the past week or so. Probably a slight bout of the flue bug with a touch of diverticulitis. When she has these ailments she whines with all kinds of requests: “Make me a nice cup of coffee”, “Can you make me a nice hot cup of tea…I know I had coffee, but ...
Arruda & Fiore Enter Selectmen RaceElaine Fiore of Cole Ave., and retired police detective Richard Arruda, Wapping Rd., are challenging incumbent selectmen Mark Beaton and Jean Landis-Naumann for their seats in the upcoming election.
A More Open ForumThe selectmen conduct an open forum at the beginning of their meetings during which residents may ask questions or make announcements, but the board makes no provision for questions during their meetings or after. Hardly anyone attends selectmen’s meetings, me included, because if questions need to be asked, you have to chase the selectmen like paparazzi after rock stars...
Planners Seek to Amend 40R Design Review StandardsThe Planning Board is seeking to amend the 40R by-law to protect woodlands affected by Thorndike Development’s plan to build a 40B complex on Smelt Pond using 40R land for roadway construction...
Beaton Seeks HeroThe
Kingston Observer has obtained a copy of a letter from
Mark Beaton, a selectman, to
Jen and Frank Di Ricco, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the town in connection with Thorndike Development’s 40R and 40B proposals. In the letter Beaton says that Lloyd Geisinger will withdraw his 40B proposal tonight at the selectmen’s meeting. Some questions arise... (
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Fin Com to Present a Balanced Budget…The Finance Committee will present a balanced budget to town meeting voters using one of two options..
Eat Like There’s No TomorrowBy Hans Rueffert, cookbook, $24.95 plus $6 shipping and handling. Available exclusively at www.hanscooks.com In 2005 Hans Rueffert of Jasper, Georgia competed in the first season of the Food Network’s incredibly popular special series...
The Wealth of PovertyWhen you travel, sometimes the worst roads have the best views. My wife and I had been married a little less than a year and when it came to money we were ...
Snow Removal CostsHighway Superintendant. Paul Basler said the town has spent $514,000 to date on snow removal.
Residential Energy Efficiency ProgramsThat you can use.
Come meet with NSTAR Energy Efficiency experts and learn more about using less energy in your home.
- Free Home Energy Audits
- Lighting & Appliances
- Heating and Cooling
- Electric and Gas Conservation
- Windows and Home Insulation
When: April 21st at 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Where: Kingston Public Library
Faith MattersSt. Joseph Church,
270 Main St., Kingston, MA 02364 781-585-6679 or Fax: 781-645-1337 Pastor is Rev. Charles J. Higgins Web page:
www.stjosephkingston.
SELECTMEN BIFURCATE TOWN MEETINGMoney articles to be decided later
At their March 3 meeting, the selectmen voted to convene...
This Writer’s Opinion RE:Beaton Conflict of Interest with P.A. Landers
Five years ago, nearby sand and gravel operator P.A. Landers approached the Town with a gravel deal. The proposal had some financial benefit to the Town but at the center of the issue was a desire for gravel removal. Olly DeMacedo was Selectman at the time and stated, on numerous occasions, that we shouldn’t be "selling Kingston by the yard." Mark Beaton, also a Selectman in 2004, recused himself because he had a brother working for Landers. Beaton left the table during the discussion. Fast forward five years and the proposal is back; the chief architect of the re-emergence is…Mark Beaton...
