February 4, 2012

Kingston

Kingston

On the shores of the Jones River, the Town of Kingston is located about 35 miles south of Boston.  After being part of Plymouth during the 17th century, the Town of Kingston was incorporated as its own entity in 1726, and has passed through several industrial eras, adapting as needs for the area changed.  Today, the Town of Kingston is primarily a residential area with easy access to Boston by way of the MBTA Commuter Rail.  Local industries consist mainly of fishing and cranberry growing.

Kingston, like much of the area, has retained a heightened sense of history, with residents passionately working to preserve their unique heritage.  The Jones River Village Historical Society, for example, ensures that the Major John Bradford House, built in 1714, is maintained so that future generations may enjoy it.  Kingston residents have also been strong advocates for maintaining the integrity of their landscape, working to conserve public lands for public use.

Kingston News

January 13, 2012
Senate President Murray Announces 68th Citizens' Legislative Seminar in March

Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today that the 68th Citizens' Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this spring on Tuesday, March 20th and Wednesday, March 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

December 7, 2011
South Shore and Cape Cod Organizations Assigned Regional Economic Development Organization Status

The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce, the Plymouth Regional Economic Development Foundation and the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation received approval for status as a Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) for Fiscal Year 2012, Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today.

The new partnership will be

December 5, 2011
Murray Announces Grants to District Fire Departments for Student Awareness Program

Several fire departments within the Plymouth and Barnstable District received Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grants, Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today.  The grants awarded to five of the eight communities in the district totaled $22,889.

“Our fire departments do a tremendous job educating children about the hazards of fire and the proper t