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Kingston Faces Budget Crunch, Considers Override for FY2026

Public safety departments brace for potential cuts as town grapples with tight finances

Justin Evans
Jan 23, 2025
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KINGSTON - January 14 - Kingston officials are wrestling with a challenging budget for fiscal year 2026, proposing a 4.12% increase that may require a Proposition 2 1/2 override to maintain current service levels. The town's public safety departments face potential cuts that could impact response times and staffing levels.

Town Administrator Keith Hickey…

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