Kingston Police Department Seeks Budget Increase Amid Safety Concerns

Chief Holmes requests reconsideration of $575,000 for additional staffing as town explores new revenue options

KINGSTON - March 25 - Kingston Police Chief Holmes is asking the Board of Selectmen to reconsider a request for an additional $575,000 in the FY26 budget to add a sergeant and two patrol officers to the department.

During the March 25 Board of Selectmen meeting, Chief Brian Holmes emphasized that the request represents the "least amount of staffing" need…