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KENT—The Board of Selectmen have called a public hearing for Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at town hall to present a proposed ordinance...

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KENT—The Emery Park Subcommittee recently met with Candide Valadares of Candide Contractors to discuss the feasibility of creating a natural swimming pool at Emery...

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KENT—The ghost of Kent’s Civilian Conservation Corps past recently revisited the town when historian Marge Smith gave a presentation about the Depression-era program and...

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KENT—World War I, one of the greatest conflicts in the history of humankind—and arguably the genesis for the Second World War—was never commemorated on...

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KENT—Faced with the upcoming holiday season, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Cannabis Subcommittee has pushed its public informational meeting on cannabis regulations to January....

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KENT—The Kent Historical Society has planned its 22nd annual holiday celebration for Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Community House....

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As we approach this holiday season, let us all take time to focus on kindness and gratitude for our families and community.  Megan Haney,...

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KENT—The Connecticut State Police held at food drive for the Kent Food Bank Saturday, Nov. 16, at the IGA Market. Social Services Director Samantha...

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KENT—Kent Volunteer Fire Department’s monthly “Big Win” community pancake breakfast will return to the firehouse Sunday, Nov. 24, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. The...

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KENT—The Kent Community Nursery School will again hold a Pancakes with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at St....

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KENT—The town will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting Saturday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m. on the grounds of the town hall. Caroling will...

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KENT—St. Andrew’s Church is seeking donations of unused baubles for its upcoming annual Christmas Bazaar.  Estate, second-hand and costume jewelry, along with genuine or...

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The danger of forest fires remains high in Litchfield County and residents are advised to continue to avoid open burning.  The risk has been...

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The fall is our busiest time of year for the Kent Lions Club, and it will not slow down soon. In recent weeks, members...

News From Nearby Towns

News From Nearby Towns

SHERMAN—Sherman has many activities planned for the year-end holidays, ranging from theater productions to concerts, visual arts, nature and holiday treats.  On Friday, Nov...

News From Nearby Towns

NEW MILFORD—The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual tree lighting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. on the Village...

News From Nearby Towns

CORNWALL—Gourmet dining experiences, getaways and local adventures are up for bid at the annual Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) Auction for the Environment on Saturday, Nov....

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

SHARON—The Sharon Playhouse will present a month of celebrations, special events, and performances for the holiday season.  A one-night-only celebration of the Sharon Playhouse...

Arts & Entertainment

KENT—The Kent Singers will present its holiday concert, “Once, As I Remember,” Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church. ...

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SHERMAN—The Sherman Library will open the Sherman Artists Association Open Studios Show with a reception Friday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The...

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KENT—Music in the Nave will present its 13th annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-In at St. Andrew’s Parish Friday, Dec. 6.  James Sinclair, artistic director of...

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TORRINGTON—The spirit of an Irish holiday will come to life when “A Celtic Christmas” by A Taste of Ireland comes to the Warner Theatre Sunday,...

Arts & Entertainment

KENT—A new exhibit, “Only Up a Tree’ is underway at FotoDiary Gallery. The show at 3 Barn Road will be on display through Nov....

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Sports

Sports

KENT—South Kent School invites families to its Hockey Community Day Friday, Nov. 22, for an afternoon of hockey and fun.  There will be two...

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Business

TORRINGTON—United Way of Northwest Connecticut and Eversource have joined forces in a partnership aimed at supporting the local community through Eversource’s United Way Campaign...

Opinions

Opinions

Have you noticed how Americans are shortening everything when it comes to written language?  It started back in 1963 when the United States Postal...

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I have a love-hate relationship with leaves. On the one hand, you can’t beat fall foliage in New England. The brilliant colors of maple...

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The Kent Good Times Dispatch (KGTD) welcomes letters to the editor if the submissions are not in bad taste and refrain from attacking individuals...

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