City of Kingston
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Mayor's Message

Dear Friends,

This past Saturday was a special day for the City of Kingston. I was proud to welcome my colleagues to our first annual City of Kingston Staff and Family Appreciation Day. We had a wonderful gathering of employees from many of our 20+ departments and offices and enjoyed a potluck dinner, family games and a ceremony to acknowledge each of our departments for their efforts. 

The work we have before us is daunting, but we are achieving our goals thanks to the energy of our staff and their willingness to try new strategies. Over the past few months, I have asked our staff to push past long-standing barriers to improve our effectiveness and I believe we are making great strides in this process. I am deeply proud of my roots as a City of Kingston employee and look forward to continuing to support our team to achieve the highest standard of public service. 

While we continue to build our efforts and capacity in each department, I would love to hear from all of you about positive experiences you have had with our city departments. If you have a story about one of our departments who you feel went above and beyond or demonstrated excellent service, please consider sharing that story  here.

-Steve
Beautification Project in Downtown Kingston

The Bruderhof Community and Kingston Waterfront Business Association worked together last week to beautify the median on Lower Broadway. The new plantings have made Kingston's Waterfront even more inviting!

This is another excellent example of how fortunate the City is to collaborate with dedicated individuals, groups and businesses willing to invest in the community to make it a better place for all.  
Did you know?
Kingston is hiring! Please visit the employment section of our website here to learn more.
Capital Improvements Spotlight
Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center Renovation

Work is well underway at the Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center. In addition to replacing the gutters, the project includes exterior masonry work and addressing structural damage. In the short term, some parking restrictions have been put into place near the building. In the long term, t his work will ensure that the facility, which was built in 1880, can continue to serve thousands of residents and visitors each year. 



Upcoming Municipal Meetings

Wednesday, July 27th
Tree Commission
3:00pm
Conference Room 1

Climate Smart Kingston
4:30pm
City Hall

Public Safety/General Gov. Committee
6:30pm
City Hall, Conference Room 1

Heritage Area Commission
7:00pm
City Hall, Conference Room 2

Thursday, July 28th
Mayor's Public Hearing**
6:00pm
City Hall, Council Chambers

Ethics Board
6:00pm
City Hall, Conference Room 1

Comprehensive Plan Zoning Committee
6:00pm
City Hall, Conference Room 2

For an up to date listing of meetings, check out our  Meetings Calendar

Most agendas and minutes can be found here:  Agendas and Minutes

**A public hearing scheduled and held last week was determined to be invalid due to an oversight in the publishing of a legal notice in a timely manner. While the City Clerk did submit the required legal notice, it was not printed. No confirmation of receipt nor denial of publishing was provided. The administration has since adjusted its scheduling and has contacted the appropriate office at the City's official paper to ensure this oversight does not occur again. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and encourage all interested individuals to attend this Thursday's hearing. Please note that any feedback received last week will still be entered into the public record.
Kingston's Movies Under the Stars Presents:


Film: "The Theory of Everything" 
Rating: PG-13
Date: Friday, July 29th
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Wall St. 

Stay up to date- RSVP to our  Facebook Event

Local Kingston Business Featured in Ulster County Campaign

Ulster for Business - Karina Dresses
Ulster for Business - Karina Dresses

For more information about Ulster County's new "Do Business Differently" campaign, check out the website here.
Frequently Asked Questions

What can I pay online?
You can pay your parking tickets, water bill, property taxes and park reservations online. Our website will walk you through the process  

Is it a recycling week? Or is yard waste picked up this week? 
Our Department of Public Works refuse and recycling schedule can be found 

How do I contact my alderman?
A full listing of Common Council members, including contact information and assigned committees can be found  

Is the City hiring?
All employment opportunities and exam announcements can be found 

Have a question? E-mail us and we'll work to get it answered ASAP. It may even be featured under this FAQs section! 
Mayor Steven T. Noble | City of Kingston | 845.334.3902 |  
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