In the public participation segment of the Silver Lake Regional School Committee meeting April 9, two parents addressed the board seeking explanations and assurances that their young children were safe at the Kingston Elementary School. George Egan from Kingston said in light of the reported assault by a student on a kindergarten student in the bathroom, he is against laying off any staff. The incident took place in 2022 but is just now coming to light.
The victim was using the bathroom when an assailant came into the stall by climbing under the door. He reportedly pushed the girl down and kissed her. Egan claimed that the incident was brushed under the rug by the school and was not made public. He also stated that the same two students were later involved in a similar assault, and a third incident took place with the first victim’s sister, also a kindergarten student. The assailant is in school, “two doors down” from the victim.
The mother of the victims was distraught, saying that she just found out that that someone else went up to her kindergarten daughter under the stall door in the restroom. Both parents said that incidents are also happening at the middle and high school levels. Egan stated that as a parent, he wants to have a reasonable expectation that we are going to be told if there’s an issue or a reasonable expectation that our kids are being supervised properly in school.
Superintendent Jill Proulx said that disciplinary actions are private and handled according to state law and the student handbook.
“Where is the line?” Egan said, pointing out that if there was a gun or knife incident at school parents are made instantly aware, but yet if there is a sexual assault it’s a privacy matter.
Proulx replied that the incidents were properly handled and reported.

The Kingston Public Library will host a poetry reading night, featuring local poets Noah Brown and Sheila Lynch-Benttinen at the Faunce School, 16 Green St., on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m.
After Brown and Lynch-Benttinen have read selections of their own poetry, the program will feature an “open mic,” where attendees have three minutes to read a favorite poem or their own poetry. Patrons may sign up the night of the program, with a minimum of 10 spots.
To register for this event, please visit – https://kingstonpubliclibrary.org. For more information, you can contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or at [email protected].

Kingston – The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kingston Public Library will jointly present a free string quartet concert titled, “A History through Music,” on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Kingston Intermediate School auditorium, 66 Second Brook St., Kingston.
“We’re excited to collaborate with the Kingston Public Library in presenting a free chamber ensemble concert for the community,” said Kim Corben, Executive Director of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. “Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to utilize the Kingston Intermediate School cafeteria for some of our concert rehearsals. In appreciation, we hope students, families, and Phil fans will come out to enjoy a free evening of beautiful music.”
The 45-minute program will feature a variety of musical periods including baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary. The string quartet will perform Loure from Third Suite for Cello by Johann Sebastian Bach, the Minuet from Quartet in D minor by Joseph Hayden, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 13, Franz Schubert’s Moment Musicaux, the String Quartet in F Major by Antonin Dvořák, and Libertango by Astor Piazzolla.
Kingston Public Library Reference Librarian Steven Miller will introduce each piece, and the concert will conclude with a brief question and answer session with the musicians. The quartet features Plymouth Philharmonic members Ana-Maria LaPointe and Aleksandra Labinska on violin, Elizabeth Christensen on viola, and Peter Zay on cello.
The concert is sponsored by the Kingston Public Library Foundation, with additional funding from the Kingston Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.No admission or registration is required to attend the concert which is geared towards middle school and high school students, casual music lovers, and regular concert goers of the Plymouth Philharmonic.

About the members of the String Quartet:
Ana-Maria LaPointe has been Concertmaster of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra since 2008. She also performs with the Lexington Symphony and Nashua Symphony Orchestra.
Aleksandra Labinska is the principal second violin of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. She is a versatile violinist performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Elisabeth Christensen is the principal viola of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. She is the managing director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, working closely with the music director.
Peter Zay is the principal cello of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. He also serves as the acting assistant principal cello of the Hartford Symphony and as a member of the New Bedford Symphony.

New England orchestras as the Portland Symphony (ME), the Boston Modern Orchestra, the Springfield Symphony (MA), he also appears regularly as the newest member of the long standing, Connecticut based New World Trio. He is a soloist with the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Learning in Concert program for over 50 local elementary schools in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and as a member of the Mosaic String Trio, he has collaborated to create and perform many varied and engaging educational programs for thousands of school children throughout Connecticut. Zay is a private cello instructor in the Boston region and on the teaching staff for the Wayland Public Schools.

About the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra is a premier non-profit cultural institution in Massachusetts. Dedicated to artistic excellence and community enrichment, the orchestra offers world-class performances, innovative outreach programs, and strong community partnerships. Now in its 108th season, the Phil’s mission is to inspire, engage, and entertain through the power of live music. For more information, visit plymouthphil.org or call 508.746.8008.
About the Kingston Public Library
Established in 1871, the Kingston Public Library is a community-driven organization, a center for learning, collaboration, creativity, fun and an environment for lifelong learning. The Library is dedicated to providing the residents of Kingston with cultural enrichment, recreation, learning opportunities, and supporting the community with practical help in their everyday lives. Our knowledgeable staff willingly and capably provide the assistance needed to ensure each patron’s success, in a place that is comfortable and welcoming.
For more information you can visit the Kingston Public Library at kingstonpubliclibrary.org.