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KENT—Residents packed a Town Hall meeting room last Friday, Nov. 22, to hear more about a proposed and controversial town ordinance that calls for...

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KENT—Kent loves a party and there will be plenty to celebrate in the coming week. The town will usher in the yuletide season Saturday,...

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KENT—With operating costs rising everywhere, it is not surprising that local first responders are increasingly pressed when it comes to fundraising, so FirstLight Sustains...

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KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission has enacted a six-month moratorium on applications for any cannabis related businesses. The moratorium becomes effective Dec. 1. “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.  “Music in the Nave has...

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KENT—The Park and Recreation Commission is again teaming up with Mohawk Mountain to offer its annual Wednesday Kent Ski and Board Nights, beginning Jan....

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SALISBURY—Project SAGE, formerly Women’s Support Services, is seeking donations to assist its clients in crisis. Last year, Project SAGE provided emergency shelter for 28...

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KENT—A senior holiday lunch is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 11, at noon at the Kent Senior Center. The event is sponsored by the Kent...

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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 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....

News From Nearby Towns

News From Nearby Towns

GAYLORDSVILLE—Holiday fun returns to the historic Merwinsville Hotel or its annual two-weekend Christmas/Holiday Show opening Friday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. for shopping and...

News From Nearby Towns

SHERMAN—December will usher in Christmas with gusto in Sherman, offering holiday cheer at a variety of events.  Friday night, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m....

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

SHERMAN—The Sherman Playhouse will open its next production, “Winter Wonderettes,” with a gala opening Saturday, Nov. 30.  The show will be staged Nov. 30...

Arts & Entertainment

SHARON—A Holiday Shopping and Good Cheer fundraiser for the Sharon Playhouse will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at J.McLaughlin,...

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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...

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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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WINSTED—Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic co-op football ended the season with a 44-8 win against St. Paul Catholic High School Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28.  Cold, rainy conditions made...

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SHARON—Dr. Jonathan K. Joseph is the inaugural Diana and Stephen Goldberg Endowed Chair in Primary Care at Sharon Hospital. A $1.1 million gift from Stephen...

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To the Editor: I am writing as a Kent resident who has loved swimming in Emery Park Pool for decades. The pool, in its...

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In 2025, registered voters in Kent, Conn., will be voting for: A) Board of Selectmen B) Zoning Board Members C) Members of the Board...

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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...

Obituaries, Weddings & Births

Obituaries, Weddings & Births

KENT—Elizabeth “Liz” K. Richards, wife of South Kent School’s fifth Head of School Noble “Nobby” F. Richards, ’49, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Nov....

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