Kingston Walking Club

 

















Hurricane Earl - Are You Ready?
September 1, 2010

As officials track the path of Hurricane Earl, now is the time to take steps to protect you and your family. Put together an emergency kit, make a plan with your family and follow weather updates.

More information can be found on the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office website.

Tax Bills Have Been Mailed
August 27, 2010

Village tax bills were mailed out on Thursday, August 26 and are due on September 30, 2010. If you have any questions about your bill please contact the office. An explanation of why the village is issuing its own taxes can be found here.

Sewer Charges
One significant change you may see on your bill is regarding sewer charges. Staff went through each property to ensure proper sewer charges apply. Vacant lots fronting sewer lines are now charged, developed properties have been picked up, and commercial sewer charges have been checked. The list of sewer charges are available here.

If you have any questions about your amount please contact the office.

Payment Options
The Village will provide many payment options. Your bill can be paid in person at the Village Office or mailed in. Cash, cheques and debit will be accepted at the Village Office.

You can also pay through online banking, telephone banking or at your local bank.

Also, the Village has the option of withdrawing monthly amounts from your bank account through our pre-authorized payment plan.

The Village does not accept credit cards.

Paying Taxes Through Your Mortgage
The Village is working with mortgage companies to ensure property taxes are remitted to the village. If you are paying taxes through your mortgage, you can call the village to confirm we have the proper information, or call your mortgage company to confirm.

Tom Beardsley Returning Chairman, Martha Armstrong Vice-Chair
August 16, 2010

At its regular Commission meeting, Tom Beardsley was nominated as Village Chair and Martha Armstrong as Vice-Chair.

Commissioner portfolios will remain the same with Martha Armstrong being responsible for Public Works, Doug Beaman for Tourism & Development, Brad Beardsley with Wastewater and Lorne Reid for Recreation.

The Commission members for the newly established Area Advisory Committee are Tom Beardsley, Martha Armstrong and Lorne Reid.

The membership with the Policy and Finance Committee remains the same with Doug Beaman as Chair and returning member Brad Beardsley.

Financial Statements Now Available
August 16, 2010

The 2009/10 Financial Statements were presented at the August Commission meeting. Brad Morse, Village Auditor, expressed a clean audit opinion during his presentation.

Copies of the statements are available in the Village Office or on our website.
 
First Reading Given to Tax Exemption By-Law
August 16, 2010

The Village Commission gave first reading to the Tax Exemption By-Law #3 at its August meeting.

Now that the Village is issuing its own bills, exemptions that were previously done through the County must be done at the Village level. These exemptions are for charitable or not-for-profit organizations within the village limits.

A copy of the By-Law is available here:
Tax Exemption By-Law #3

The second (final) reading will occur at the regular Commission meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2010.

Kingston Now Reaching Residents Through Twitter
August 5, 2010

In an effort to improve and promote communications with residents, the Village of Kingston is now using Twitter. This will allow us to provide timely information on village items, commission decisions or recreation events, and even allow you to respond to our 'tweets.' These messages will be sent to your computer or mobile phone.

You must register with Twitter to receive these messages. Just go to www.twitter.com to sign up, then search for the village, our name is KingstonNS.

Hope to hear from you soon.

GeoCache Adventure a Success
July 21, 2010

Kings County partnered with Kingston recreation to host the 3rd Annual Kings County Geo-caching adventures at the Kingston rink with over 35 residents participating. Click here to hear about the event.

Village of Kingston Partners with Western Kings Arena to Run Arena During Summer
July 3, 2010

The Village of Kingston will be operating the Western Kings Arena this summer. The arena will be available to be booked for events, and the Village hopes to offer drop in activities such as roller or ball hockey.

Contact the Village Office if you would like to book the arena. More information can be found here.

Kingston Farmers Market

The Kingston Farmer's Market is back for the summer, every Wednesday from 3 to 7pm. Meet us under the trees, blue skies and sun at the corner of Bridge and Main Streets.

Visit their website for more information at www.getfreshkingston.com.


Princess Kingston 2010

Congratulations to Olivia Switzer, Second Lady in Waiting for the 78th Apple Blossom Festival. Click here for more information.


Kingston Walking Club

A fun and social walking club is starting in Kingston, beginning Wednesday, April 14 at 9:30 and continuing every Wednesday.

Click here for more details or call Glen Abriel at 765-2800 for more details.


 







PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT FORMS

Forms are now available to set up your monthly or semi-annual tax  payments.

Click here for more information.




VILLAGE TO ISSUE
OWN TAX BILLS

Starting this May, Kingston will be issuing and collecting their own tax bills.

Click here for more information.




COMMISSION MEETING DATES

The regular monthly commission meetings will occur on the second Thursday of every month.












UPCOMING EVENTS


KINGS RETIRED TEACHERS ORGANIZATION

RTO Not Back to School Day- September 2, 2010

Informal Breakfast with retired colleagues. Door Prizes from 8:30 onwards. Berwick Heights Golf Course - can arrange to stay & play.



HOLISTIC AND WELLNESS EXPO

Kingston Fire Hall, Sparky Street
Saturday October 23
9:00am to 6:00 pm
Holly Silver - 765-9375
hollysilver@ns.sympatico.ca




 


 
     
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