Tagged: Kingston

Kingston Collection Reopens After Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation

May 7th, 2021 | Kingston

The Kingston Collection was evacuated Friday following a bomb threat. Detective Sgt. Michael Skowyra tells WATD News a phone call was made to a store in the mall saying a bomb was about to explode.   Skowyra says a thorough search was then conducted.   Skowyra says the caller hasn’t yet been identified and  the […]

Kingston Collection Evacuated After Reported Threat

May 7th, 2021 | Kingston

People are being asked to avoid the Kingston Collection as police investigate a threat. Kingston Police say a “telephonic threat” was made and that the mall, located at 101 Kingston Collection Way, has been evacuated. They are asking people avoid the area “out of an abundance of caution” until units have cleared the scene. We […]

Kingston Fire Crews Respond to Kennedy Road Fire

March 17th, 2021 | Kingston

Kingston Fire was called to a fire on 32 Kennedy Rd. Fire officials say the fire was called-in by the homeowner shortly before 7 p.m. Monday. It’s believed the cause of the fire was discarded smoking material in a mulch patch outside. The fire was under control within 10 minutes, and there was an estimated […]

Fire Official Reminds Residents To Check Smoke Alarms, CO Detectors

March 13th, 2021 | Kingston

This weekend when you set your clocks ahead one hour, you should also check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.   Kingston Fire Chief Mark Douglass tells WATD News that this a bigger issue than many may realize.   The National Fire Protection Association says that 60% of home fire deaths occurred in homes without […]

Kingston Receives Over $160,000 In CARES Act Checks

March 11th, 2021 | Kingston

The Plymouth County Commissioners paid a visit to Kingston Town Hall Thursday to present CARES Act Checks.   Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien tells WATD News these checks will help provide vitally needed resources.   State Representative Kathleen LaNatra says the funds will help communities reeling from the impacts of COVID-19.   LaNatra tells WATD […]

Kingston: Special Town Meeting Monday Night

December 8th, 2020 | Kingston

There were to be 18 articles debated at tonight’s Special Town Meeting in Kingston. However, not all of them will be voted on.   Kimberley Emberg, Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen, tells WATD News that Articles 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 won’t be moved forward.   Emberg also says that that COVID Protocols […]

Kingston: Early Voting Gets Large Turnout

October 30th, 2020 | Kingston

Massachusetts wraps up early voting on Friday and Town Clerk Paul Gallagher says there has been a big turnout in Kingston.   Gallagher tells WATD News that with such a high turnout already he isn’t expecting big crowds on Election Day itself.   While mail-in ballots are still be accepted, Gallagher ballot boxes may not […]