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Kingston Historical Commission flags insurance cancellations, previews May 9 art show and time capsule
Summary
At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Kingston Historical Commission discussed insurance cancellation letters affecting historic properties, updates from the 300th anniversary committee including an art show on May 9 and a Bradford House time capsule burial, and noted an unfinished Powder House restoration; members approved prior minutes and adjourned.
The Kingston Historical Commission met Feb. 11 and spent much of its time on preservation concerns and upcoming community events.
Commission members reported receiving letters from insurance companies indicating potential policy cancellations that could affect historic properties; members recommended consulting local insurance representative Kathy LaNatra and contacting neighboring towns for advice or mutual support. The meeting record did not attribute the update to a single speaker.
Craig Dalton filed the commission’s year-end report and members noted it should appear in the town report book. The 300th anniversary committee reported satisfaction with its recent gala and outlined next events: an art show on May 9 with a retrospective at the Faunce School accompanied by musical performances, and a planned burial of a time capsule at the Bradford House. Member Ken Brack suggested obtaining a copy of Jan.'s keynote address for the Town Archivist, and Linda Ragosta urged submitting other materials from 300th activities to the archive.
Tom Vendetti reported that roughly 90% of the 300th anniversary books have sold and that about 100 copies remain; members encouraged further promotion of remaining orders. Vendetti also raised concerns about the Powder House restoration, saying the contracted worker appears only periodically; Craig Dalton reported that the town facilities manager has had difficulty getting the contractor to finish the work.
The commission discussed an upcoming CPC public meeting where applications will be voted onto the Town Meeting warrant and agreed members should be prepared to explain how their proposed project aligns with the town Master Plan. Members also suggested outreach to a local Boy Scout troop and recruiting younger members (including high school students) for the Jones River Village Historical Society; Jim McKenna suggested contacting history teachers and Linda Ragosta proposed offering community service hours as an incentive.
Votes at a glance - Motion to accept Jan. 14, 2026 minutes with changes: mover Ken Brack, seconder Craig Dalton; outcome: passed (3 yes, 0 no, 2 abstentions — Tom Vendetti, Linda Ragosta). - Motion to adjourn: mover Jim McKenna, seconder Ken Brack; outcome: passed unanimously.
The commission signed a form to effect payment of $150 in NAPC dues (the payment had been approved at a prior meeting). The next commission meeting is scheduled for March 11 at 6:30 PM in Room 101.
