The Borough of

Kingston


500 Wyoming Avenue , Kingston, PA 18704 | 570-288-4576 | 570-288-9493

Welcome to the Kingston Borough


The Municipality of Kingston is a beautiful, tree-lined, bedroom community located in the heart of northeastern Pennsylvania. Kingston was first settled in 1771 and officially incorporated as a borough in 1857.

Kingston is a Home Rule Municipality governed by an executive mayor and a seven-member legislative council. Council Members are elected to four-year terms, which are staggered. The Mayors term is also four years. A full-time administrator is responsible for the daily management of the community.

Kingston is a model residential community and an excellent place to raise a family. The community prides itself on service and staffs full-time professionals to serve its residents and businesses. Our professional fire and ambulance service has a response time of only three minutes to any home or business in Kingston. Our full-time Police Department, one of Luzerne County’s best, provides around-the-clock protection and service. Our Public Works Department ensures that our streets are plowed, our public facilities maintained, and that the Municipality looks great year-round.

Kingston offers a wide variety of indoor activities at the Kingston Recreation Center, which include: basketball and racquetball courts, state of the art strength and cardiovascular fitness equipment, computer amusements, pool tables, etc.

Outdoor recreation includes seven outdoor parks and playgrounds, three tot lots, a lighted softball field, six tennis courts, and an Olympic-plus size pool.

Kingston, centrally located in the Wyoming Valley West School District, is home to the Hoyt Library, Good Shepherd Academy, Wyoming Seminary and 14 houses of worship.

We’re sure you’ll agree Kingston’s services and amenities make it one of northeastern Pennsylvania’s premier communities. Please visit: luzernecounty.org

Updates


Special Meeting of the Police Pension Committee - March 8

The Municipality of Kingston will conduct a Special Meeting of the Police Pension Committee on Wednesday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Kingston Municipal Building, 500 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a personnel matter. Agenda
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Public Hearing - March 6, 2023

The Town Council of the Municipality of Kingston will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7pm in Council Chambers, 500 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704.The purpose of the public hearing shall be to consider public input and comment on the proposed adoption of a new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map…
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2023 Position Advertisement - Kingston Community Pool

The Municipality of Kingston is accepting applications for seasonal employment at the Kingston Community Pool. The Kingston Community Pool is scheduled to open on June 10th and close on August 16th. Applications are being accepted for the positions of Lifeguard and Support Staff (includes maintenance and snack bar). Lifeguards will start at $11.00 an hour…
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Office Closure Notice & Recyclables Pick Up Change

The Municipality of Kingston Administrative Offices and DPW will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents’ Day and will re-open on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Residents of Zones #1 and #2A who normally place their recyclables curbside for pick up on Mondays are asked to do so on Friday, February 17,…
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2023 Budgets

View the small fund budget and general fund budget for 2023. 2023 Small Fund Budget 2023 General Fund Budget
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Public Hearing - Monday, November 21 at 7pm

Municipal Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, November 21 at 7pm in Council Chambers, 500 Wyoming Avenue, to discuss potential zoning boundary delineations near Reese Park and Kevin’s Restaurant. The reason for the potential changes in delineation are for potential commercial development at the former Franconi Auto location that will encroach into Reese…
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Landlord Registration



No Emergency Dispatch


Kingston will no longer dispatch police, fire, and ambulance calls. As of 12 a.m. on September 1, 2010, all residents and businesses of Kingston, Forty Fort, and Pringle are required to Dial 911 for Police, Fire and Ambulance emergencies. Do not call 287-6911 as this is no longer an emergency number.

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