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Planning
Overview
The Planning Office staffs the Planning Board and the Master Plan Implementation Committee and assists the Zoning Board of Appeals, Economic Development Commission, and the Historic Commission. The Planning Office strives to provide timely and accurate information and guidance to constituents and decision-makers regarding Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Natural and Cultural Resources, Open Space and Recreation, Public Services and Facilities, and Circulation and Transportation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reference Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 959, Acts of 1977.
Master Plan
- To make careful studies
- To prepare plans of the resources, possibilities, and needs of the city or town
- To report annually to the town meeting regarding the condition of the town
- To make a master or study plan
- To review and submit a report regarding the layout, alteration. relocation or discontinuance of public ways.
Community Choice Power Supply
Helpful Documents
- Community Choice Power Supply - Public Review (PDF)
- Community Choice Power Supply Aggregate Plan (PDF)
- Community Choice Power Supply Program Notification (March 2020 - September 2022) (PDF)
- Dept. Housing and Community Development HPP Approval Letter (PDF)
- Kingston Housing Production Plan 2019 (PDF)
- Kingston Master Plan December 2017 (PDF)
- Kingston Smart Growth District Design Standards and Procedures (PDF)
- KWI Order for Abatement of Nuisance (PDF)
- Notice of Filing and Public Hearing (PDF)
- Planning Board Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivision of Land (PDF)
- Public Hearing at MA Department of Public Utilities (PDF)
- Utility Aggregation for Power Supply (PDF)
- Zoning By-Laws (PDF)
- Zoning and General Bylaws (PDF) Attorney General Decision 11-26-2019