Mayor Noble focuses on infrastructure, identifies next projects

KINGSTON – Mayor Steve Noble took office he knew he had a lot of work to do when it came to addressing the City of Kingston’s infrastructure needs.  Roads, water, sewer, and sidewalks were just some of the projects that topped Noble’s list, and eight years later, Noble has completed many of these projects and prepares to address several more.

“During my eight years in office, I have been dedicated to repairing the city’s aging infrastructure, and planning for the future with forward-thinking, long-term solutions to parking, traffic and mobility, including the I-587 Roundabout, streetscape projects, bike lanes and off-street paths, and ADA-compliant sidewalks across the city,” said Noble.

Projects that have been completed include upgrades to the Coopers Lake Dam, the I-587 Roundabout, and the Broadway Streetscape Project.  Projects in the pipeline include improvements to Dietz Stadium, the Sterling Street sewer and stormwater improvement project, and the Kingston ADA ramps project.

These investments in infrastructure have drawn support for Noble in the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor from the Hudson Valley Build & Construction Trades Council.

“Mayor Noble worked closely with DOT on the design for improvements to the sewer, water, and utilities underneath the new traffic circle at Albany Avenue,” said Council President Todd Diorio. “Now, the intersection is safer and coordinates with the Broadway Streetscape Project and other projects on the Kingston Greenline.”

Mike Ham, Kingston City resident and business representative at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 said the mayor “has always fought for working people.  He delivers on the needs of Kingston’s residents, all the while holding down taxes.  He has also made major investments in the city’s roadways, which are in better shape than ever.”