Mayor's Message

New Planning Review Platform Launched

MHET Installs First Free Energy Efficient Appliance

2025 Listening Tour - Next Dates Announced!

Women's History Month Proclamation & Event

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Parks & Recreation Seasonal Job Opportunities

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

This week we launched a new website for the planning review process. The transition to an online system represents our commitment to making Kingston’s development more accessible, efficient, and transparent. The new site is streamlined for use by our staff, the Planning Board, and residents.

Planning is the first step in shaping our City’s future and we're excited to make the process easier to navigate and for City residents to browse new projects.

I hope to see Ward 1 residents at my first Listening Tour meeting on Monday, March 10 at Kingston Alliance Church at 5:30pm.

-Steve

New City Planning Platform Launched

The City of Kingston has launched a new platform to modernize the application process for multiple municipal review boards, including the Planning Board, Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the Tree Commission.

The City of Kingston has partnered with Kingston-based GovTech innovator MuniCollab to modernize the review process with a new online platform that will enhance the efficiency of the City’s review boards.

The new system will digitize the entire land-use review process, from initial application submission through final decision-making, while providing transparency and record-keeping. The platform has been specifically created to align with Kingston’s updated zoning code. The Planning Board will begin using the new portal to accept applications starting March 3, 2025, with additional boards launching in the following weeks.

Benefits of the new online platform for the Kingston community include:

• Streamlined digital application for Planning Board, Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Tree Commission reviews
• Enhanced collaboration between applicants, City officials, and the public
• Improved accessibility to application materials and review documents
• Greater transparency throughout the review
• Simplified project tracking and management for multiple boards and commissions

The new planning platform can be found here.

MHET Installs First Energy Efficient Appliance

Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET), in partnership with the City of Kingston, installed the first induction stove as part of the 2025 Energy Efficiency Campaign, created to help income-eligible Kingston residents improve their home’s energy efficiency and live healthier lives.

Local Kingston contractor Hot Water Solutions (HWS) installed an induction stove in Kingston homeowner Kofi Boundy's house this week free of charge.

This initiative, which is funded by the City of Kingston’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation, is open to low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and households with seniors or young children, and residents facing high energy bills or utility debt. Renters who pay their own utility bills and have landlord approval are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all appliances have been matched with eligible residents. Induction stoves have been allocated but residents are encouraged to apply for heat pump water heaters and portable heat pumps. Interest forms can be found here. 

Mayor Noble's 2025 Listening Tour

Mayor Noble, along with Council members from each ward, is hosting monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.

As previously announced, the Ward 1 meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:30pm at the Kingston Alliance Church at 90 Miller’s Lane.

The following three Ward meetings will be:

Ward 2

Monday, April 14, 2025

5:30pm    

St John’s Episcopal Church

207 Albany Ave.

Ward 3

Monday, May 19, 2025

5:30pm

Forsyth Park pavilion, Lucas Ave.

Ward 4

Monday, June 16, 2025

5:30pm

Clinton Avenue Church, 122 Clinton Ave.

Future monthly ward meetings will be announced in the coming weeks.

Residents can also email Mayor Noble at mayor@kingston-ny.gov. For news and updates, follow the City of Kingston Facebook and Instagram, and visit the City’s public engagement website, Engage Kingston.

Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month and as part of the ongoing programming surrounding Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom, the City of Kingston, Woodstock Weavers, and the Arts Society of Kingston will host a special event, All Was Done by Hand: Home Production of the Nineteenth Century, at City Hall on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Highlighting the role of textile work in the 19th century and its evolution into modern craft practices, the All Was Done By Hand event will feature demonstrations including weaving on a variety of looms, spinning yarn and wool processing, basket making, embroidery, quilting, rug hooking, and lacemaking. Spinning bees, which were used as protest in American history, and quilting bees will also be represented.

The event will also feature educational materials that detail the history and significance of in-home textile production and the role it played in women’s work, especially during the period of Sojourner Truth’s life.

On loan from SUNY New Paltz, Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom, a bronze statue by sculptor Trina Greene depicting Sojourner Truth, is on display on the first floor at City Hall, and the FREEDOM! exhibition featuring local artists is on display on the ground floor.

The event is free and open to the public.  More info at EngageKingston.com.

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Mayor Noble's weekly radio show, "It's the Mayor" airs on Tuesdays at 5:00pm on Radio Kingston.

This week, Mayor Noble spoke with Bill Kearney and Kate Cook about the 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade and the Shamrock Run. Click below to hear their conversation.

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Central Hudson–  gas trenching in the next project area, the Merilina Ave/Catskill Ave area, will begin around Monday, March 17. Work in the school zone (Merilina to Quarry) will be done during spring break to avoid disruption at the school.

Archtop Fiber– one crew will be in the area of Flatbush Ave and E Chester St., and will then continue on East Chester St, Hutton, Meade St and Tammany St. A second crew will move onto Pine St, Amy Kay, Cedar St and Linderman Ave. Please be aware that final restorations will pick up in the spring.



The weekly roadwork update can be found on the City website here.

Parks & Recreation Seasonal Job Opportunities

The Parks & Recreation team is looking for energetic and outgoing applicants to join us this summer.

Current positions include:

• Summer Camp Director
• Summer Camp Counselor
• Lifeguard -- contact our office if you need assistance with certification!
• Pool Attendant
• Tennis Instructor
• Park Ranger
• Laborer

Please call 845-481-7330 for more info or to apply! More at the Rec Desk site.

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

The City of Kingston is hiring! The City has an immediate opening for a full-time Traffic Electrician, part-time Housing Inspector, and other job openings.

• Traffic Electrician
• Part-time Housing Code Inspector
• Motor Equipment Operator
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

For more information, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/employment

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

The following currently have openings:

• Ethics Board
• Recreation Commission
• Conservation Advisory Council
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Kingston Local Development Corporation Board

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 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/