Mayor's Message

Kingston Business Park Study Public Meeting

Veterans Day at Little Italy

Family Fun Solar Car Discovery Say

Ulster County Arts & Culture Plan Survey

New Amenities at Academy Green

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

Early voting remains open over the weekend at the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center. Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

To find your polling site for Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, click here.

City offices will be closed on Tuesday, but trash and recycle will be picked up on schedule next week.

-Steve

Kingston Business Park Study Public Meeting

The City of Kingston will host a public meeting for the Kingston Business Park Housing Study, which will determine the potential for housing and/or mixed-used development at the Kingston Business Park.

The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm at City Hall and via Zoom. Consultants from Buro Happold will review details about the site and possible development approaches, with time allowed for discussion and Q&A.

With the Kingston Business Park study, the City of Kingston and the Kingston Local Development Corporation (KLDC) are seeking to understand the feasibility of adding housing at the 107-acre property located at 370-384 Delaware Avenue currently owned by the KLDC. Buro Happold will perform initial site analysis, explore possible types of residential and/or mixed-used development possible under the City’s form-based zoning code, and make recommendations for new development. Buro Happold is an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, designers and advisers. The firm was chosen to lead this project through a competitive Request for Proposals process.

First established in 1998, the Business Park was originally designed to accommodate four to five light manufacturing facilities totaling 300,000-500,000 square feet, utilizing approximately 40-50 acres for commercial development. Currently, there are two active commercial tenants: Howmet Aerospace and Community Manufacturing Solutions. More about the Kingston Business Park Study at https://engagekingston.com/kingston-business-park. 

Veterans Day & Little Italy's Complimentary Buffet

Veterans Day, which will be observed on Monday, November 11, is a day to honor those who served in armed services.

On Veterans Day, Little Italy will host their annual complimentary buffet for all current and former service men and women.

Family Fun Solar Car Discovery Day

On Saturday, November 9, Climate Smart Kingston, New Yorkers for Clean Power, and the Good Work Institute will host a Family Fun Solar Car Discovery Day from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

This free event at the Good Work Institute (65 St. James Street) will feature:

• Energy coaches and advisors
• Climate Smart Kingston program highlights
• Free solar car building for kids
• Solar craft activities
• Snacks and coffee

For the workshop, please RSVP here.

Ulster County Arts & Culture Report & Survey

Ulster County recently held the State of Culture Presentation, where the results of the data gathering for this plan were presented and the future of arts and culture in Ulster County was explored.

The full State of Culture report is available on the Participate Ulster website (under Presentations). There's still time to give your feedback!

Complete the priorities survey, which will aid in developing the strategies and actions for the plan.

More at https://participate.ulstercountyny.gov/arts-culture-plan.

Academy Green Park Amenities Installed

This week, as part of the Academy Green Park Amenities project, old benches in Academy Green park were removed and 11 new benches were installed, as well as new trash and recycling cans.

Funding for this project came from the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allotment.

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Clinton Avenue Intersection Improvements– for paving next week, Albany Avenue from Maiden Lane to Clinton Ave will be closed from Monday through Thursday, November 4-7, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Clinton Avenue in the northwest bound direction will be closed from Maiden Lane to John Street.

Traffic heading west from the I-587 roundabout will be directed left onto Maiden Lane to detour toward Wall Street. One-way southeast bound traffic will remain open on Clinton Ave from Schwenk Drive straight-only through the Albany Ave intersection to Maiden Lane. All eastbound traffic on Pearl Street will be directed right onto Clinton Ave toward Maiden Lane.

Access to Clinton Avenue from John Street and Westbrook Lane will be limited access only to serve the businesses on Clinton Avenue and the Governor Clinton Building that are within the work zone for the asphalt paving operation.

Related parking restrictions will be in effect on Maiden Lane, Wall Street, Pearl Street and Albany Ave.

A reminder that Uptown Coffee and other local businesses in the construction area are still open!

Central Hudson– main installation will continue on Pine St, Greenkill Ave, and/or S Prospect St with expected lane and/or road closures. Service replacements and/or restoration work will continue on Pine Street and N Wilbur Ave with possible lane closures and/or road closures.

Wurts Street Bridge-- the electrical contractor will be working this Friday possibly this Saturday to perform some troubleshooting. They will have single lane closures on the bridge.

ADA Curb ramps – construction will continue with the installation of ADA ramps along Maiden Lane and St. James St. It is anticipated that work will be completed in November.

Prospect Street sewer project– work is continuing between Liberty and St. James. Road closed except local traffic.

Post Office Park— crews created a concrete bench and decorative plinths. Top soil continues to be spread in preparation for landscaping

Progress at Post Office Park

City of Kingston Commission & Board Opportunities

The City of Kingston has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community.

The following currently have openings:



• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission 
• Live Well Kingston Commission
• Complete Streets Advisory Council
• Conservation Advisory Council



Find the application at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KingstonBoards.

The Kingston 311 app, website, and phone system allow residents to quickly and easily report issues and submit service requests.

The Kingston 311 app, available for Android & iPhones, is a fast and simple way to connect to City officials in non-emergency situations. Photos can be attached to illustrate service orders.



This system is a valuable resource to submit municipal service requests. Examples include:

• Streetlight replacement
• City signage, including overgrowth blocking traffic signs
• Snow removal, reporting parking violations, and other snow-related issues
• Parks & playground repairs
• Report graffiti or vandalism
• Trail issues

Dial 311 from any phone within City limits to reach us, use the app or visit www.kingston-ny.gov/311/