The Kingston Affordable Housing Trust was created by vote of STM on June 2, 2014 , to establish a municipal housing trust in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 44 sub-section 55C. There shall by no less than five, nor more than seven Trustees, appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of two years. Trustees may be reappointed and there is no term limit.
Categories: Non-Profit / Governmental
The Jones River Village Historical Society works to collect, preserve and educate the public about the history of the Town of Kingston.
It makes its collections accessible through exhibitions, research assistance, educational programs and lectures. It also preserves, protects and
maintains the Society’s Headquarters, the Major John Bradford Homestead and other possessions.
The Jones River Village Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c) Society supported by members dedicated to preserving the important aspect of Kingston’s and America’s history. 100% of all of our proceeds from membership and fundraising events held throughout the year, go directly to the Jones River Village Historical Society so that we can continue on with our mission.
If you are interested in preserving the history of Kingston, the Society is always welcoming new members. Annual cost for a single membership is $35.00, a family membership is $45.00 and a business/corporate membership is $125.00. You can join by clicking on our Membership tab using PayPal. When using PayPal, be sure and click on the DOX box, downlaod and print the membership form, fill the form out and mail to the address below. If you don’t want to use PayPay, you can print out the membership form, make your check payable to JRVHS and mail to JRVHS, P.O. Box 22, Kingston, MA 02364.
Categories: Education, Non-Profit / Governmental
50 Landing Road
Kingston, MA 02364 USA
774-454-4699 (Office)
781-585-6300 (Main)
carol.jrvhs@aol.com (Main)
is a non-profit, member-based environmental organization established to protect, enhance and restore the quality of the natural resources in Southeastern Massachusetts, in particular the Jones River and Cape Cod Bay, for present and future generations, while cultivating effective stewardship of our regional environment through science, advocacy, and education.
Connecting contemporary coastal Massachusetts to its environment since 1985.
to protect, enhance and restore the quality of the natural resources in Southeastern Massachusetts, in particular the Jones River and Cape Cod Bay, for present and future generations, while cultivating effective stewardship of our regional environment through science, advocacy, and education.
Postcard of an idyllic view of the Landing, circa 1910. George Shiverick’s boat shop, part of today’s Jones River Landing, is to the right of the Drew house.
Colonial development along the Jones River favored major iron works and shipping industries. The Jones River powered some of the most productive early businesses; sawmills, anchor works, tool making, tack factories, agriculture and eventually woolen factories.
Categories: Non-Profit / Governmental
55 Landing Road
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-2322 (Main)
pine@jonesriver.org (Main)
It is our mission to educate, empower, strengthen, nurture and assist individuals and families who seek shelter, food and other basic necessities so they may build on their strengths and experience their own potential as independent members of society.
Categories: Non-Profit / Governmental
149 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364 USA
781.582.2010 ext 106 (Main)