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KENT—In an effort to give older people an opportunity to exercise in a fun way, Kent Land Trust and Kent Park and Recreation teamed...
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KENT—Some of the best shopping this summer will be available when the Sidewalk Sale Days return Thursday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 4, with...
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KENT—The Inland Wetlands Commission made quick work of approving several applications that came before it Monday, July 22. The first two items on the...
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KENT—The Emery Park Subcommittee is still mulling over options for the restoration of the Emery Park swimming area but decided on two concrete recommendations...
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KENT—Imagine this scenario: you are driving your electric vehicle along beautiful Route 7 late one summer afternoon when you suddenly notice that your car’s...
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KENT—Dr. Amy Attas admits that she’s pretty obsessed with pugs. Her Kent home is filled with representations of the small breed that has a...
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KENT—Members of the Swift House Task force sought clarification of their charge Wednesday night during the regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Selectman Glenn Sanchez,...
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KENT—Local author Jason Calabrese will speak about his book, “Boost your Basketball I.Q.,” Thursday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Kent Memorial Library, 32...
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TORRINGTON—A Summer Trade Program introducing students to trade school will be held at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Aug. 12 to 16 from 8:30...
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KENT—St. Andrew’s Church is deep into preparations for this year’s tag sale, which will be held Aug. 2 to 3. This year the tent...
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KENT—The St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, of which Sacred Heart is part, is seeking donations of baked goods to be sold at a table at...
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KENT—FotoDiary, 3 Barn Rd., will hold a screening of “Martin’s Boat” by Peter McBride Friday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. The film honors the...
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KENT—The Kent Land Trust will hold a volunteer workday riverbank cleanup Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at 8 a.m. The activity, which is for persons...
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KENT—A Cornhole Tournament is planned for Friday, Aug. 16, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. during the Kent Farmers Market. The rain date will be...
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KENT—The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a Meteor Shower Watch Party at the Kent Farmers Market field to watch the Perseid meteor shower...
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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library, 32 Main Street, will again offer one-on-one tech support Saturday, Aug. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. The session will...
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KENT—Join the Kent Memorial Library at the Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main St., for a special event in partnership with Furry Scaly Friends at 3...
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KENT—The Eric Sloane Museum, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd., will host a blacksmithing basics workshop Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The...
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KENT—There will be a Winter-in-July Clothing Swap and Family Movie Night Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. at Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main...
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KENT—The Summer Reading program will come to an end for Teens and Tweens Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m., when Kent Memorial Library holds...
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KENT—St. Andrew’s Parish is seeking donations for its annual tag sale. Small donations and items will be accepted Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m....
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KENT—Blue Country will be this year’s opening act at Kent Park and Recreation’s six-concert series for Kent residents. Park and Rec is once again...
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KENT—The Registrars of Voters are seeking poll workers for August’s Primary and the General Election in November. Those interested are asked to contact registrar@townofkentct.org. Poll...
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KENT—The children have barely unpacked their school bags and settled into summer vacation, but the State Police Troop L is already planning for their...
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KENT—Kent Park and Recreation has teamed up with new Slamma-Jamma Director Shawn Mobilio to bring back the skill-development basketball camp to Kent children for...
News From Nearby Towns
SHARON—Violinists Marla Rathbun and Rachel Evans and organist Jon Lafleur will perform four Mozart church/epistle sonatas at Christ Church, Sunday Aug. 4, at the...
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SHARON—The Sharon Methodist Church, 112 Upper Main St., will hold a half-price tag sale Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9.am. to 4 p.m. The sale...
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CORNWALL—Cornwall Days will be held Aug. 9-11 this year with live music, the Rose Algrant Art Show, family events and a Taste of Cornwall....
Politics
KENT—The Republican Party will hold its primary for U.S. Senator Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall, 41...
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KENT—Vintage fashion items are being sought in advance of Kent’s Summer Sidewalk Days in August. The Kent Democratic Town Committee is holding a vintage...
Opinions
To the Editor: Scam: Beware if you are asked to provide a service for which you will be paid in advance. The emails may...
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Long-time readers of this column may remember my accounts of our association with a community of black vultures. I first introduced our avian friends...
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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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KENT—Registration is now open for the seventh annual Sprint for Sobriety 5K Walk/Run, planned for Sunday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m. The race is...
Business
KENT—Building community through serving clients outstanding food is the mission of 109 Cheese Market, according to owners Todd and Monica Brown . They recently...
Arts & Entertainment
SHARON—”Sassy Cinderella,” the first full length play by Michael Kevin Baldwin, will debut on Saturday, Aug. 24, with 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. performances at the...
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SHERMAN—The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 South Main St., Kent, Friday, Aug. 2 through...
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KENT—There will be an art reception for Sandra Cointreau, who is currently exhibiting her work at the Kent Memorial Library, Saturday, Aug. 10, from...
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NEW MILFORD—Antje Duvekot returns to Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Rd., Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Born in Germany and transplanted to the U.S. as a...
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NEW MILFORD—Rob Brereton, considered one of the pioneers in contemporary mountain dulcimer playing, will appear at Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Rd., Saturday, Aug....
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KENT—The Kent Art Association’s will hold its Member’s Show and Mary Terrizzi’s solo show titled “Garden of Delights,” in July. Join the KAA for the opening reception,...
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KENT—Craven Contemporary continues its exhibition, “New Flora,” a flower-themed group show with work by a curated selection of gallery favorite contemporary artists, through Sunday,...
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KENT—Kenise Fine Arts, 7 Fulling Lane, will open a new exhibition, “Octopus’s Garden,” Saturday, July 13, with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m....