*PLEASE NOTE: VENUE & TIME CHANGE!

Kingston Business Association to host a “Meet & Greet” the Candidates for the Kingston Town elections!

When: Wednesday, April 6, at 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Cancún Restaurant, 145 Main Street, (Rt 3A) Kingston, MA

The Kingston Business Association (KBA), has changed the format of its “Candidates’ Night” to a “Meet & Greet” event.

All candidates who will appear on the ballot for the April 23, 2022 election are invited to attend and meet the public and members of the Kingston Business Association. The candidates will have a chance to meet more informally than in a traditional Candidates’ Night. Kingston resident Tom O’Brien, who is the Plymouth County Treasurer and a former State Representative, will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies.

Donna Smith-Bocash, president of the Kingston Business Association, said, “Because there are fewer contested races than usual this year, we decided to make the event a bit more informal to give candidates a chance to mix and mingle with the public.” She added, “This is a great opportunity to meet the candidates who seek office, and to learn their views and positions on key issues. We hope there will be a great turnout at our event.”

Offices on this year’s ballot include: Board of Selectman, 1 seat, 3 years;

Board of Assessors, 1 seat, 3 years; Tax Collector, 1 seat, 3 years; Planning Board, 1 seat, 5 years; Silver Lake Regional School Committee, 2 seats, 3 years; Kingston Elementary School Committee, 2 seats, 3 years; Water Commission, 1 seat, 3 years; Library Trustees, 2 seats, 3 years; Sewer Commission, 1 seat, 3 years; Housing Authority, 1 seat, 3 years and 1 seat, 1 year; Board of Health, 2 seats, 3 years; Recreation Commission, 1 seat, 3 years; and Constable, 2 seats, 3 years.

The Meet & Greet event is open to the public. All citizens interested in the town elections are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend, and there will be a cash bar available for anyone who is interested.

“We are pleased to be able to host this event for the benefit of the town,” said Donna Smith-Bocash. She added, “This is a great opportunity to meet the candidates who seek office, and to learn their views and positions on key issues. We hope there will be a great turnout at our event.”

The Kingston Business Association is a non-profit organization founded in 2015, with a purpose of helping support Kingston and Kingston businesses, as well as state legislation and governmental policies which promote new businesses in Kingston. With a membership of 100 and growing, the KBA is seeking additional businesses to join. For additional information, please contact dbocashkba@gmail.com.