Mayor's Message

Dietz Stadium Construction Update

Grow Well Kingston Garden Tour

African American Festival Tomorrow

Mayor Noble's Listening Tour - Ward 6 & 7

Ulster County Arts & Culture Plan Survey

Weekly Roadwork Update

City of Kingston Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

Construction at Dietz has been moving swiftly. On a recent site visit, we were able to see the new stadium lighting being crane-lifted and installed on the visitors' side and the track lines being painted. The new scoreboard is in place, as is the turf. We are getting close!

A newly assembled Ethics Advisory Taskforce announced this week that a Public Open Session will be held on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 pm at City Hall in Council Chambers.

-Steve

Dietz Stadium Construction Update

The Dietz Stadium construction site has been busy. The turf, track, scoreboard, and stadium lighting have been installed. Trees have been delivered and planting has begun.

The new grandstand seating, platforms and ramps will arrive on Monday and will be installed next week. 

The final paving and striping of the parking lots is scheduled for next week. 

Central Hudson is scheduled to install the new transformer and switch on the power by the end of next week.  

After which, all systems will be commissioned and tested, which will allow us to reach substantial completion and the site will soon be open to the public.

Construction will continue on the interior of the grandstand to complete locker rooms, bathrooms, and storage area, as well as the 50-yard line access tunnel. Interior construction is expected to be completed by the end of October.

Grow Well Kingston Garden Tour

Join Live Well Kingston's Grew Well group on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, for our annual Grow Well Kingston Community Gardens Bicycle Tour. The tour will visit five of the City of Kingston’s community gardens. Learn about the gardens and meet the garden stewards. Share the love of gardening and meet new neighbors. The tour will be via bicycle, but it’s not a requirement to participate - meet us at the gardens at the approximate times below. Contact us if you would like to borrow a bicycle or need a helmet. 

This tour has five scheduled stops, join at any location or for the full ride. 

• 9:00am - George Washington Elementary School Garden, 67 Wall Street (meet behind the building in the Washington Ave side parking lot.)
• 9:45am - South Pine Street City Farm, 27 South Pine Street
• 10:30am - Barmann Park Garden, on Greenkill Ave, across from the Boys & Girls Club
• 11:15am - YMCA Farm Project at the YMCA, behind 507 Broadway, near Susan Street
• 12:00pm - Rondout Gardens Community Garden, Murray Street at Rondout Drive

Please wear comfortable clothes, have water, sunblock, snacks, and anything else to be comfortable. Bring food and stay for a picnic lunch at the end of the tour. For more information or to request a bicycle or helmet, please contact Emily Flynn of the City of Kingston Health and Wellness Department at (845) 334 - 3909. Events – Live Well Kingston; Grow Well – Live Well Kingston

African American Festival Tomorrow

The Harambee Kingston's 5th Annual African American Festival is tomorrow, Saturday, August 24 from 12:00pm-7:00pm in Downtown Kingston.

Come enjoy a positive vibe day of great music, performing arts, food, crafts and African American culture! The event is free and open to the public. Bring a chair and a friend!

Mayor Noble Listening Tour - Wards 6 & 7

The Mayor Noble continues his Listening Tour with a meeting in Ward 6 on Monday, September 16 at 5:30pm at Landmark Place (300 Flatbush).

The Ward 7 meeting will be held on Monday, October 21 at 5:30pm at the Comforter of Kingston Church at 26 Wynkoop. Mark your calendar!

Ulster County Arts & Culture Plan Town Hall

Ulster County is creating its first-ever Arts and Culture Plan, a year-long initiative to craft a shared vision for the county’s arts and culture landscape. .

Share your thoughts through the Community Participation Survey. The survey is open until August 31, 2024, and is available in both English and Spanish.

Whether you're an artist, an art lover, or simply enjoy cultural events, your input will help shape a plan that benefits everyone. By participating, you'll contribute to strategies that enhance access to arts and cultural events, drive economic growth, promote social equity, and celebrate our unique heritage. Your insights will help develop goals that align with a collective vision of a thriving, prosperous, and culturally vibrant county.

Ulster County will hold a public meeting on August 27 at City Hall in Kingston. More info on the event here.

More on the Ulster County Arts & Culture Plan at https://participate.ulstercountyny.gov/arts-culture-plan.

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Central Hudson -- Crews will continue service replacements on Wall St and Pine St this week. 

Paving— Paving this week was completed on Broadway from W. O’Reilly to McEntee.

Next week, paving will continue with Millers Lane on Monday, weather permitting. On Tuesday, paving on Heritage Court and Patriots Place. Cummings Ave will be paved Tuesday or Wednesday, weather permitting. Grandview is expected to be paved on Wednesday. 

Clinton Avenue Intersection Project-- work is continuing along the corridor. Seek alternate routes. Flagger operations will continue.

Prospect Street Sewer Project-- work is continuing between Liberty and St. James. Parking restrictions remain in effect.

Post Office Park -- construction will start up again next week with site work to prepare for the installation of amenities and plantings.  

Wurts Street Bridge -- crews Will be working in the chambers filling cracks

and addressing cracks on approach slabs. There will be lane closures with flaggers from Monday to Thursday. Testing of the lights may occur next week.

Weekly roadwork updates will be posted on the City website here.

Fresh paving on Broadway this week

City of Kingston Job & Board Opportunities

The City of Kingston is hiring! The following positions are currently open: 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic II

Housing Code Inspector - Part-time vacancy

Junior Planning Aide

The City is currently looking to fill several positions within the Department of Public Works, including:

Skilled Laborer with a salary $53,459 +of + benefits

Motor Equipment Operator with a salary of $56,272 + benefits

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator with a salary of $59,344 + benefits

More information available at https://kingston-ny.gov/employment.

Upcoming Civil Service exams include:

Library Assistant - deadline to apply is August 31, 2024

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:

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

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/