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Kingston council approves $830,000 for Lauren Park pickleball/tennis project after debate on noise mitigation
Summary
The Common Council amended a budget transfer to increase funding for Lauren Park tennis and pickleball improvements to $830,000, adding $145,000 for a study of sound mitigation; the council also issued a SEQR Type II determination for the project.
The City of Kingston Common Council voted 8–1 on March 4 to amend a budget transfer and authorize $830,000 for the Lauren Park Tennis and Pickleball Facility Improvements Project, including up to $145,000 earmarked for a study of sound mitigation techniques.
The vote amended Resolution 33 of 02/2025, which initially proposed a $685,000 transfer from fund balance for Parks and Recreation. Alderman Michael Tierney moved the amendment; Alderman Bob Denison seconded. Alderman Drew Andrews cast the lone dissent. Later in the meeting the council adopted Resolution 41 of 02/2025, issuing a Type II action determination under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR § 617.5) for the same project by a 9–0 vote.
Why it matters: The additional funds are intended to study and implement ways to reduce noise from pickleball play, which residents near Lauren Park and North Manor Avenue said has created…
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