Master Plan Implementation Committee Contact: Thomas Bott, Town Planner Address: 26 Evergreen Street Kingston, MA 02364 Hours: Monday - Friday  8:30am - 4:30pm Phone: 781 585-0549 Fax: 781 585-0543 E-Mail: tbott@kingstonmass.org Additional Links: Planning Board Zoning By-Laws Committee Members: Name  Michael J. Ruprecht Robert T. Murphy Mary J. Fiore Susan M. Farrell Sara Altherr Susan T. Boyer Mark S. Beaton Timothy S. Dalia Judythe J. Lewis Arthur E. Quilty Mary O'Donnell Thomas Bott, Town Planner Duties and Responsibilities: To make careful studies;        To prepare plans of the resources, possibilities and needs of the city or town;  To report annually to the town meeting regarding the condition of the town;      To make a master or study plan;  To review and submit a report regarding the layout, alteration, relocation or discontinuance of public ways. The Town of Kingston adopted Zoning Bylaws in Dec 6 1954 and created a Planning Board on March 19, 1955. In 1995 Town Meeting created the Master Plan Committee to update the 1970 Master Plan. Upon adoption of the updated Plan in 1998 the Planning Board created the Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) to implement the recommendations of the Plan. The Planning Office staffs the Planning Board and the MPIC and assists the Zoning Board of Appeals, Economic Development Commission and the Historic Commission. The Planning Office strives to provide timely and accurate information and guidance to constituents and decision makers regarding Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Natural and Cultural Resources, Open Space and Recreation, Public Services and Facilities, and Circulation and Transportation.