Frequently asked questions

Immediately tune in your radio or television to your local station for further instructions. Do not panic.
Here are official radio stations in our area that will broadcast specific instructions in the event of an emergency:
BOSTON:
WBMX Boston 98.5 FM
WATD Marshfield 95.9 FM
WPLM Plymouth 99.1 FM
WPLM Plymouth 1390 AM
In case of an emergency, always stay tuned to an Emergency Alert System station for your area.

Q:	When is the transfer station open?
A:	Monday 12 Noon to 7:45 p.m., Tues., Wed., Sat., Sun., 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. CLOSED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY - CLOSED ALL HOLIDAYS

Q:	When is the Kingston Library open?
A:	Mondays: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fridays: CLOSED Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and holidays Please note that the Local History Room hours are different from the hours of the Library Visit the library web page at http://www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org/

What are the town offices phone numbers?
Newest list is at
http://www.kingstonmass.org/content/40/default.aspx

Town Telephone Numbers (dial 1-781 for all)
Animal Control 585-0529
Assessors 585-0509
Building 585-0505
Civil Defense 585-3135
Conservation Commission 585-0537
Council On Aging 585-0512

Fire 911 or
Emergency 585-2521
non-emergency 585-0532

General Business 585-0532
Harbormaster 585-0519
Health 585-0503
Highway 585-0513
Library 585-0517
Recreation 585-0533

Police 911 or
Emergency 585-2121
non-emergency 585-0522

General Business 585-0523
Teletype for the Deaf
Recreation 585-0533
Selectmen 585-0500
Tax Collector 585-0507
Town Accountant 585-0506
Town Clerk 585-0502
Treasurer 585-0508
Tree Department 585-0514
Veteran's Agent 585-0515
Water 585-0516
Youth Commission 585-0520

Q:	How much does a transfer station & beach sticker cost?
A:	FEES-2008 (fees are subject to change annually) Residential - $130.00 Senior Citizen 62+ - $50.00 Replacement - $5.00 Second sticker for same household - $25

Q:	What is NOT allowed in the transfer station?
A:	Out of Town refuse - Commercial Construction Debris - Brush (unless on designated chipping day) - Stumps - Logs - Chemicals - Hazardous Waste - Commercial Trash

Q:	Which precinct do I vote in?
A:	Go HERE and fill in your street address. Precincts 1,2 & 3 vote at the Kingston Elementary School, Precinct 4 votes at the Pembroke Street Fire Station.

Q:	Where do I find out about open burning in town?
A:	Open burning dates for 2008 are January 15th-May 1st. An application MUST be filed out and returned prior to open burning. The old permit is NOT valid. The application is available at the Kingston Town site (Adobe pdf) 2008 Burning Permit and Regulations

Q:	How much is an annual dog license and when are they due?
A:	DOG LICENSES (dogs over 6 months of age) Beginning April 1st. Cost: Male $20.00 Female $20.00 Neutered $10.00 Spayed $10.00

Where can I find out more information about how to adopt a pet from the Kingston shelter?

Go to http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MA76.html for general information, or http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=1&pet.Shelterid=MA76&preview=1 to see animals available for adoption.
Pembroke also has a branch of the Boston Animal Rescue League at http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=1&pet.Shelterid=MA178&preview=1
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Pembroke Branch
Pembroke, MA
(781) 826-6140
pembroke@arlboston.org
Donations and volunteers are always welcome.

Who do I contact about local utilities?

NStar Electric 1-800-592-2000
NStar Gas 1-800-572-9300
NStar TTY 1-800-322-8242
www.nstar.com

Verizon 1-800-870-9999
Verizon TTY 1-800-974-6006
www.verizon.com

Comcast Cable TV 1-800-COMCAST
www.comcast.com

Sewer (Kingston) 781-585-4058