KINGSTON – April 7, 2026 – In a sobering look at the town’s infrastructure and public safety needs, Kingston department heads warned the Board of Selectmen on April 7 of a staggering $9 million backlog in road repairs and a critical need for expanded staffing. Despite a current $300,000 budget deficit, the Highway, Police, and Fire departments presented long-term growth plans that officials say are necessary to keep pace with a town that has grown by 30% over the last quarter-century.
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The primary focus of the April 7 meeting was a series of budget discussions that laid bare the strain on Kingston’s municipal resources. Highway Superintendent Shawn Turner [15:33] provided the most visceral assessment, detailing a department that is currently operating at lower staffing levels than it was in 1995.
