Select Board conditionally awards town‑hall electrical contract; public hearing set for June 2

The Kingston Select Board voted to award the town‑hall electrical contract to Kingston Electric for $39,614.95 pending funding approval at a public hearing scheduled for the board’s night meeting on June 2.

Public works road agent Tom Rowan summarized the bid review and recommended Kingston Electric. “Their recommendation came down to two very close in price... Kingston Electric was his decision,” Rowan said, noting the chosen firm was local and considered accessible for project coordination. Rowan told the board his review weighed qualifications and the scope details in the bids.

Ellie Alessio moved to award the contract to Kingston Electric for $39,614.95; the motion was seconded by Ellen Faulconer and passed unanimously by the board. Board members noted the award is contingent on securing funding. The chair said the contract award will be pending the outcome of a public hearing to secure funds; the board set that hearing for its June 2 night meeting to give residents an opportunity to attend.

Board members and staff discussed schedule implications and the need for environmental monitoring work at the site before excavations begin. Rowan said utility and code inspections must occur before substantial work starts; he advised the contract award and funding approval would not immediately allow site work until environmental and permitting steps are complete.

The board also agreed to keep progress on the front‑stair railing replacement and related shop‑drawing discrepancies on the agenda until the work and the final shop drawings match approved plans.