Kingston Approves $61 Million Budget, Rejects Creation of Public Works Department

Town Meeting rejects DPW measure by narrow margin; approves mall redevelopment plan

KINGSTON - April 26 - Kingston voters approve a $61 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and narrowly reject a controversial measure to create a Department of Public Works during the April 26 Annual Town Meeting.

The budget represents a 5% increase over the previous fiscal year, with significant funding increases for education, police, and fire services. …