Mayor's Message

Mayor Noble Testifies Before the NYS Assembly

Food Systems Plan Public Meeting on December 3

Public Meeting for Flatbush/Foxhall Project on December 9

City Hall Blood Drive on December 16

Wintertide Festival on November 29

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

We had a great public meeting, providing more information about phase 2 of the Kingston Organics program, which will launch in the spring. If you missed the meeting, but want to learn more about the voluntary curbside food-scrap collection program starting this spring, watch here.

City offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash/recycling will not be picked up on Thursday but will be pushed to Friday.

Dietz stadium will have holiday hours: Thanksgiving Day will be open from 8:00am-2:00pm. The day after Thanksgiving, Dietz will be open from 7:15am-8:00pm.

Wishing everyone a warm and safe holiday!

-Steve

NYS Assembly Lead Line Service Replacement Hearing

On Thursday, Mayor Noble and other mayors from across the state testified before the NYS Assembly, urging for greater state support to meet the 2037 service line replacement deadline.

In his testimony, Mayor Noble said, "I look forward to working with State leaders to ensure that every community has equitable access to safe water. Every New Yorker deserves to turn on their tap and know their water is safe. Protecting residents from lead exposure must remain a statewide priority, and I welcome the Assembly’s attention to this critical issue. With clear authority, dedicated funding, and a commitment to long-term infrastructure health, we can make meaningful, lasting progress for the people we serve."

The hearing can be watched here. Mayor Noble's testimony begins at 1:46.

Food Systems Plan Public Meeting on December 3

The City of Kingston will host a public meeting to present the Food Systems Plan final draft on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.

The City’s Department Health and Wellness has been working with a consultant to develop this Food Systems Plan, to serve as a blueprint for how the City can support a strong local food system, improve food security, and expand access to nutritionally-dense food for all residents through collaborative action with community partners. Food systems encompass all the activities, people, and resources involved in getting food from farm to fork. Resilient local food systems are vital for a community’s sustainability, viability, and equity.

Food Systems Plan Public Meeting

December 3, 2025

6:00pm

City Hall, Council Chambers

On-site child entertainment available

Live Spanish interpretation

Refreshments provided

The full plan and more info at https://engagekingston.com/food-system-plan.

A public comment period will be open until January 7, 2026. Comments can be submitted here.

Public Meeting for Flatbush/Foxhall Project on December 9

The City of Kingston will host a public information meeting for the Safe and Accessible Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues project on Tuesday, December 9 from 5:00-7:00pm at City Hall.

The public information meeting will be an open house held in Council Chambers at City Hall from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Safe and Accessible Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues project will expand and improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to connect the Colonial Gardens Apartments and residential streets in Midtown to surrounding business districts.

The project area currently has intermittent sidewalks and railroad crossings that are hazardous for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Approx. two miles of sidewalks will be built, and painted crosswalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps will be installed. The City will work with CSX at the two railroad crossings in the project area to improve safety for all users. Accommodation for bicycles will be added along both avenues, connecting to other infrastructure projects, including the Empire State Trail and the Kingston Greenline, which is a network of trails, complete streets, and linear parks that winds throughout the City.

Info at https://engagekingston.com/safe-and-accessible-flatbush-and-foxhall

City Hall Blood Drive on December 16

Kingston City Hall will host Red Cross for a blood drive on December 16, 2025 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The blood drive will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall.

To register, please visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to reserve your time slot.

Wintertide Festival on the Waterfront November 29

The Wintertide Festival will be held on Saturday, November 29 from 11:00am–7:00pm on the Kingston Waterfront- a festive day of fun, shopping, and community spirit!

Participating downtown stores will be offering special discounts, giveaways and hosting free events, including live music from 5:00–7:00pm and a tree lighting at dusk at the foot of Broadway. More info here.

2025 Snowflake Festival on December 5

The 2025 Snowflake Festival will be held on Friday, December 5 in Uptown Kingston! The celebration from 6:00-8:00pm turns Uptown Kingston into a truly magical place for all.

This year, there is much more parking available. Ulster County is providing free, continuous shuttle service from downtown-midtown-uptown! Also continous shuttle service from local parking areas like Kingston Plaza, Ulster Savings Bank, Dietz Stadium.

A full line-up of events and more info can be found here.

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

On this week's "It's the Mayor" on Radio Kingston, Mayor Noble spoke with the City's Sustainability Coordinator Julie Noble about Kingston Organics Phase 2 and Half Moon's Kaira Grundig about the upcoming Wintertide Festival happening Downtown on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Click below to hear their conversation.

Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Golden Hill- due to a delay in supplies/parts, the installation of the permanent traffic signal on NY-32 at Golden Hill was delayed. The installation is now expected to occur the week of December 1.

Loughran Park pickleball/tennis court improvement- final sound mitigation materials were delayed in transit from New Zealand, but have arrived and will begin being installed next week.

TR Gallo Park electrical work- for the electrical project at TR Gallo Park, there will be No Parking in the four parking spots adjacent to the work area until December 20.

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

The City of Kingston is hiring! The following positions are currently open:

• Assistant Corporation Counsel
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
• Skilled Laborer

For more information on civil service exams and job opportunities, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/employment

The following civil service exams are scheduled:

• Fire Fighter exam, on January 10, 2026 (deadline: 12/11)
• Principal Account Clerk on January 10, 2026 (deadline: 12/11)

The City has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community. The following currently have openings:

• Historic Landmark Preservation Commission
• Ethics Board (Republican or non enrolled)
• Conservation Advisory Council
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Ulster County Planning Board

Find the application at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KingstonBoards.

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/