Kingston Faces Budget Crunch, Aims to Avoid Override

Town officials recommend 4% increase for FY26, grapple with reduced new growth revenue

KINGSTON, MA - October 30 - Kingston's Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen are recommending a 4% budget increase for fiscal year 2026, aiming to avoid a Proposition 2 1/2 override as the town faces significant financial challenges.

At a joint meeting on Oct. 30, officials discussed the town's fiscal outlook, highlighting reduced new growth revenue a…