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Kingston Selectmen Postpone Annual Town Meeting to June 6

Justin Evans
Apr 23, 2026
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KINGSTON - April 15, 2026 - In a move to prioritize financial accuracy over the original spring schedule, the Kingston Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to postpone the Annual Town Meeting to Saturday, June 6. The decision follows a critical update regarding the town’s free cash certification and a request from the finance department for additional time to rectify “technical errors” in previous articles to ensure the upcoming budget is legally sound.

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The primary focus of the April 15 brief special meeting was the logistical challenge of preparing for the Annual Town Meeting (ATM). Town Administrator Scott Lambiase opened the session with positive financial news: the town’s free cash has finally been certified by the state. Despite this milestone, Lambiase and Acting Finance Director Carol McCoy advised the board that the town is not yet ready to go before voters.

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