Kingston Grapples with School Budget Crisis and Police Staffing Needs

Proposed Override Sparks Debate as Officials Weigh Educational and Public Safety Demands Against Fiscal Constraints

KINGSTON - February 11 - The Kingston School Committee's proposal for a $986,782 budget override has ignited a heated debate with the Board of Selectmen, as town officials struggle to balance educational needs against financial limitations and taxpayer concerns.

During a joint meeting on Feb. 11, school officials presented their case for additional fundi…