Friday, October 10, 2025 - In this issue: | | Save the Date: 2026 Budget Address on October 17 | | Kingston Repair Cafe on October 18 | | Kingston Colonial Days Weekend of Events October 17-19 | | Call for Art - Deadline Extended Until October 24 | | Free Heat Pump Water Heater Program | | Mayor Noble's Weekly Radio Show | | Mayor Noble's Upcoming Listening Tour Meetings | | Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update | | City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities | | |
Mayor's Message:
Dear Friends -
There are so many incredible events happening this weekend! Today kicks off the 15th annual O+ Festival, Field + Supply fall market will run though the weekend, and the Italian Festival will be held downtown on Sunday.
As the leaves begin to fall, a reminder that the statewide burn ban remains in effect until at least October 15. More details here.
The Ulster County Health Department has declared the local waterways safe from the recent harmful algal blooms. No swimming signs have been removed at Kingston Point Beach and Rotary Park - for dogs only. Lifeguards are not on duty this time of year for humans.
City offices will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Trash/recycling will be delayed one day next week.
-Steve
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Mayor Noble will present his 2026 Proposed Budget on Friday, October 17 at 11:00am in Council Chambers at City Hall.
All are welcome to join his presentation in person, and the budget address will also be streamed on the City of Kingston YouTube channel.
| | Kingston Repair Cafe on Saturday, October 18 | | Repair Cafe returns to Kingston on Saturday, October 18 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church at 11 Clinton Ave. Bring your broken but beloved items for repair! Limit 2 items per person. | | Kingston Colonial Days 2025 | | |
A new biennial event, Kingston Colonial Days, will be held October 17-19, 2025. Events will include demonstrations and exhibitions, a film screening, performances, panel discussions, a 5k run from Uptown Kingston to historic Hurley, and more.
Kingston Colonial Days event will present a wide range of topics and will explore diverse voices during the time from first contact with Indigenous peoples to Kingston as the first state capital, the Revolutionary War, and other historic events. For the full schedule of events, please visit https://engagekingston.com/kingston-colonial-days.
The Burning of Kingston event will return in 2026 and 2027 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. Kingston Colonial Days will be held again in 2028 and will be biennial on the even years.
| | Call for Art - Deadline Extended! | | |
The City of Kingston is accepting submissions of artwork for inclusion in an exhibition entitled, "250 Years of American Voices, Stories, and Histories," which will be on display at City Hall from December 6, 2025, through September 25, 2026.
In the ground floor gallery space, City Hall will host a multidisciplinary community visual arts exhibition, "250 Years of American Voices, Stories, and Histories," bringing the country’s cultural history to life through the arts.
Local artists are invited to submit artworks in response to the theme. Submissions are due by October 24, 2025. Guidelines and submission requirements can be found at https://www.kingston-ny.gov/exhibitions
| | Free Heat Pump Water Heater Program | | Mayor Noble's Weekly Radio Show | | |
Mayor Noble's weekly radio show, "It's the Mayor," which airs Tuesday at 5:00pm on Radio Kingston is back! This week he spoke with Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck and City of Kingston Director of Arts & Cultural Affairs Kitt Potter, about the upcoming Kingston Colonial Days event.
Click below to hear their conversation.
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Mayor Noble's Listening Tour Meetings | | |
Mayor Noble, along with Council members from each ward, is hosting monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.
The two remaining 2025 meeting dates have been announced:
Ward 8
with Alderman Steve Schabot
Monday, October 20, 2025
5:30pm
Albert Brown Community Center (former Rondout Center), 105 Broadway
Ward 9
with Alderwoman Michele Hirsch
Monday, November 17, 2025
5:30pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston Street
| | Roadwork/Infrastructure & Road Closures Update | | |
Paving– the next paving project will be Stephan Street, which will be milled and paved the week of October 20.
Central Hudson– gas projects are currently wrapped up in Kingston. Central Hudson will have another round of paving in the Cedar Street neighborhood, which is expected to start the week of October 20.
Albany Avenue ADA sidewalks– State DOT is removing and replacing sidewalks in various locations throughout Kingston, including along Albany Avenue, Ulster Avenue, and Route 32. The lane closures along Albany Avenue are causing delays. Seek alternate routes.
Loughran Park pickleball/tennis court improvement– three new trees, 52 shrubs and 59 grasses have been planted for this project at Loughran Park. The plantings are being installed along the bioretention area to treat and infiltrate stormwater runoff from both courts. Weather permitting, the acrylic coating system will be applied to the asphalt surfaces next week.
The weekly roadwork update can be found on the City website here.
| | Plantings at the pickleball/tennis courts this week | | City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities | | |
The City of Kingston is hiring! The following positions are currently open:
For more information on civil service exams and job opportunities, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/employment
The following civil service exams are scheduled:
The City has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community. The following currently have openings:
- Ulster County Planning Board (Kingston rep)
- Board of Water Commissioners
- Ethics Board (Republican or non enrolled)
- Conservation Advisory Council
- Zoning Board of Appeals
Find the application at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KingstonBoards.
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The Kingston 311 app, website, and phone system allow residents to quickly and easily report issues and submit service requests.
The Kingston 311 app, available for Android & iPhones, is a fast and simple way to connect to City officials in non-emergency situations. Photos can be attached to illustrate service orders.
This system is a valuable resource to submit municipal service requests. Examples include:
- Streetlight replacement
- City signage, including overgrowth blocking traffic signs
- Snow removal, reporting parking violations, and other snow issues
- Parks & playground repairs
- Report graffiti or vandalism
- Trail issues
Dial 311 from any phone within City limits to reach us, use the app or visit www.kingston-ny.gov/311/
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Sent on behalf of:
Mayor Steven T. Noble
845.334.3902
mayor@kingston-ny.gov
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