Mayor's Message

Rotary Club Concerts in Rotary Park

Mayor Noble Officiates 400th Wedding Ceremony

Kingston Water Department Electronic Billing Now Avaialble

New Traffic Configuration on Jansen Ave.

A Storytelling Sojourn on Saturday

Food Truck Festival on June 28

Weekly Roadwork Update

City of Kingston Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

I hope everyone is staying cool in this extreme heat. The Cooling Center at 80 Elmendorf has been open all week. This weekend, Kingston Point Beach is open. Next weekend, the Andretta Pool will open.

A reminder about paving next week: Elizabeth Street from Washington Avenue to Marius Street and Wall Street from Greenkill Avenue to Henry Street will be paved next week, weather permitting. Milling is expected to begin on Monday, June 24, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, June 28.

-Steve

Kingston Rotary Club Concert Events

The Rotary Club of Kingston will present four free Sunday afternoon band concerts in July.

Every Sunday in July at 2:00pm, the Kingston Rotary Club will host a concert in the gazebo at Rotary Park, 47 Delaware Ave. Concerts will be performed by area musicians and conducted by Kingston Rotarian Michael Flamhaft.

The dates and themes are:

July 7: Independence Day

July 14: Dancin’ ‘round the World

July 20: The Sinatra Years

July 28:The Band Showcase

Please bring your own chair. For more information, call 845-339-4914.

Mayor Noble Officiates 400th Wedding!

Mayor Noble often performs wedding ceremonies at City Hall for Kingston residents. Some weeks, he officiates several ceremonies. This week, he performed his 400th wedding ceremony since taking office.

Congrats to Terry and Robert on their nuptials!

Kingston Water Department E-Billing

The Kingston Water Department is now offering electronic billing. Receive your quarterly bill via email by enrolling at https://kingston-ny.gov/water. To enroll, click the e-bills link and then provide the requested account information.

As always, you can make payments through the Water Department's online payment portal at kingstonny.munisselfservice.com/css. Or complete an electronic payment option form on the website for automatic quarterly payment. Contact the Water Department with any questions.

A Storytelling Sojourn Event on Saturday

The design team for Sojourner Truth State Park is hosting A Storytelling Sojourn on Saturday, June 22 from 12-2:30pm. During this sojourn on June 22, participants will walk 2.5 miles and gather for a storytelling circle that explores personal advocacy and persistence.

This event is inspired by Opal Lee, most recent recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Opal Lee, at the age of 89, walked 1,400 miles from Fort Worth, TX to Washington DC to encourage Congress to name Juneteenth a national holiday. She walked 2.5 miles each day to symbolize the 2.5 years it took for freedom to reach slaves in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation.

More info and RSVP at https://sojourner.eventbrite.com.

New Traffic Configuration on Jansen Avenue

Jansen Avenue has a new striping pattern, known as “advisory shoulders.” Jansen Avenue will remain a two-way street with drivers expected to yield to bikes and pedestrians using the designated shoulders



This stretch of Jansen Ave is a connector for the Kingston Greenline and the Empire State Trail.

Food Truck Festival on June 28

The City of Kingston and Kingston House of Culture are hosting a Food Truck Festival at 615 Broadway on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 6:00-9:00pm, which will feature a DJ, live dancers, food trucks, vendors, and more.

The property at 615 Broadway, is being developed by Baxter DevCo, in consultation with the City, to create a sustainable and dynamic mixed-use development on the site. The project site is 0.78 acres, located in the Midtown District adjacent to the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC). The plan includes 70 residential units, ground floor commercial space for arts-focused businesses, and dedicated public open space for the Pauline Oliveros Deep Listening Plaza. At least 20% of the residential units will be provided to households averaging 80% AMI. The team is currently working through site plan approvals and construction is expected to begin in 2025. More information about the 615 Broadway project at https://engagekingston.com/615-broadway

Interested food trucks may contact Bartek Starodaj at 845-334-3928.

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Wurts Street Bridge-- work continues with touch-up paint, electrical work and testing lights. Lights may run one evening for testing a couple hours.

Central Hudson--  gas main installation/construction will continue the week June 24 on Wall Street, Linderman Avenue, and Saint James Street. Expect road closures and/or lane closures in areas of active construction.

Service replacements will continue on Fair Street. Lane closures and/or detours are expected.

Post Office Park - continue preparing the site for plantings in September.

Paving -- Elizabeth Street from Washington Avenue to Marius Street and Wall Street from Greenkill Avenue to Henry Street will be paved next week, weather permitting. Milling is expected to begin on Monday, June 24, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, June 28.



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

City of Kingston Job & Board Opportunities

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

Building Inspector

Senior Building Inspector

Junior Planning Aide

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

Traffic Electrician with a salary of $68,562 + benefits

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.

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/