Departments

Animal Control

Animal Services maintains a safe and secure city by providing a healthy environment for human and animal residents living in our community.

Assessors

The Assessor is required by Massachusetts Law to list and value all real and personal property.

Building & Inspections

Review information and resources for the Building and Inspectional Services Department.

Collector of Taxes

Per the Town of Kingston's bylaws: The Collector of Taxes shall collect all accounts due to the Town committed to him by the Assessors, as well as all those which become due and payable through any other Department of the Town.

Conservation Department & Conservation Commission

Discover information for the Conservation Commission.

Constable

Constables may serve the writs and processes described in section ninety-two and warrants and processes in criminal cases, although their town, parish, religious society or district is a party or interested.

Council on Aging

The purpose of the Council on Aging is to identify the problems and needs of the elder population and to implement programs designed to meet these problems and needs.

Finance & Accounting

Discover more about the Finance and Accounting Department.

Fire & Emergency Management

The Kingston Fire Department will dedicate its efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the public through the preservation of life, property, and the environment.

Harbormaster & Shellfish Constable

Get information for the Harbormaster and Shellfish Constable.

Health Department

The Health Department provides a wide variety of services that keeps our community healthy.

Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources provides programs and services in support of a high-performing workforce and organizational excellence. Human Resources services include recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, and wellness programs.

Information Technology

Parks & Recreation

Recreation Commissioners: Terms Andrew W. Davis, Chairperson 2023 Melissa A. Bateman, Vice-Chairperson 2024 Laurie Graziano 2022 Daniel P. Shropshire 2024 Brian S. Whidden 2023 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT: The Kingston Recreation Department’s Mission: "Building & enriching our community by working together.

Planning 

The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for guiding and regulating long and short-term local developments for the benefit of present and future generations.

Police Department

The Police Department and its officers work hard to serve and protect the community. Here you can find helpful information about their initiatives, divisions, and more.

Streets, Trees & Parks

Learn more about the Streets, Trees, and Parks Department.

Town Administrator

The Town Administrator is directly responsible for the daily operation and administration for the city.

Town Clerk

The Clerk's Office handles administrative duties such as record keeping, staffing, service counters, screening solicitors, and more.

Town Moderator

Find more information about the Town of Kingston Moderator.

Treasurer & Payroll

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 §35 the Treasurer shall receive and take charge of all money belonging to the town, and pay over and account for the same according to the order of the town or of its authorized officers.

Veteran Services

There are two sources of benefits and services available to eligible veterans in Massachusetts.

Wastewater

Discover meeting and member information for the Sewer Commission.

Water Department

Water Department information, Contact information, Water Commissioners, updates and water restrictions.