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KENT—Paul Rajeckas was born to move. A performer, educator and choreographer with more than 30 years experience in physical theater and storytelling, he simply...
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KENT—Townspeople will have a chance to comment on the proposed $15,688,881 2024-25 municipal budget Friday, May 3, at 6 p.m. during a hybrid public hearing....
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FALLS VILLAGE – Melony Brady-Shanley has been hired as the new superintendent of Region 1 schools to start July 1, to replace Lisa Carter,...
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KENT – Kent Center School was on spring break last week and Kent Memorial Library took the opportunity to offer a wide range of...
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KENT – Kent residents were happy to collect beautiful, dark compost Sunday, April 21 at the Kent Transfer Station. Tiffany Carlson from Housatonic Resource...
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KENT – A dozen volunteers and staff gathered April 20 to continue removing invasive species of plants from the Claire Murphy Riverwalk trail. They...
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KENT—Residents will decide Friday night, April 26, whether to approve a conditional agreement to transfer of 1.159 acres of town land to Kent Affordable...
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KENT—It was apparent this week that both sides in the controversy over the Healthy and Balanced Living curriculum in Kent Center School want one...
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KENT—It became evident during a recent Board of Selectmen meeting that 18th-century buildings can be balky when asked to step into the 21st century....
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KENT—New steam exhibits, as well as exhibitors showing off the engines they’ve been working on this past winter will greet visitors to the Connecticut...
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KENT – The Housatonic Valley Association will offer a free riverside walk May 11 at 9 a.m. starting from River Road in Kent. The...
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KENT—The Quality Thrift Shop, located next to the First Congregational Church, 97 North Main Street, is seeking volunteers to work in the shop. Shifts run...
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KENT—The Eric Sloane Museum, 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd., will hold its fourth annual Historic Trades Day Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors...
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KENT—The Western Connecticut Orienteering Club will hold an event at Pond Mountain Natural Area, 120 Fuller Mountain Rd., this Sunday, April 28, from 10 a.m....
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KENT—A free TradesUp Youth Workshop in woodworking using hand tools will be held at the Eric Sloane Museum, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd., June 15...
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From The Den: We had a full house at our monthly meeting at Bulls Bridge Inn. Mary Ann VanValkenburg was our guest speaker and...
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KENT—The Kent Land Trust has turned its attention to the burgeoning spring landscape, urging residents to participate in “No Mow May,” the movement that...
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SHERMAN—The Sherman Library and the Sherman Conservation Commission will present “They’re Here: Spotted Lanternfly and Their Threat to Our State” Saturday, April 27, at...
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KENT—The deadline for applications for the Lions Club Scholarship is May 15. Applicants must live in Kent and have graduated from Kent Center School as well from one...
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KENT—Three buckets of compost will be available April 21 and 28 at the transfer station for those who took part in the food scraps...
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KENT—Business coach Meryl Simmons will engage with local entrepreneurs during an informal mix-and-mingle May 9 at 6:30 p.m. The session is intended for growth-minded business...
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KENT—The Park and Recreation Department has opened a logo creation competition. High school students who either are residents of Kent, home school attendees in...
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KENT—Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) will sponsor a number of events this spring, both in Kent and in the region at large. From now...
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KENT—“At a Moment’s Notice” is this year’s theme for the annual Kent Firemen’s Ball, set for June 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. with...
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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St., has announced an “Evening with Jeff Benedict,” bestselling author of 17 books and a former special...
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KENT—The Eric Sloane Museum and Kent Ironworks will reopen for its 2024 season with special demonstrations and new exhibits May 5 and 6, 10...
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GAYLORDSVILLE—Mother’s Day gifts and local art is a focus at the seventh annual Spring Arts and Fine Crafts Show at the historic Merwinsville Hotel...
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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library and House of Books will host a program on “Connecticut Cryptids, A Field Guide to the Weird & Wonderful Creatures of...
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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library is seeking new members and renewals of membership. A new option allows residents to sign up or renew online using...
Opinions
To the Editor: I don’t want to go back and forth with letters, but I need to point out that both responses to my...
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I would like to take the opportunity to respond to the editorials written by the former chairman of the Board of Education for Kent...
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Letter to the Editor: In regard to your recent article, and subsequent rumblings around town about Project Sage curriculum I would like to encourage...
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Happy Spring! Suddenly we’re eager for more time outdoors. We rejoice in the festive traditions of spring holidays, but also in simple pleasures like...
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I went to sunrise service on Easter morning. It was cold and clear, and some early birds were just beginning their morning songs. Quite...
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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...
Schools
CANAAN – Retiring Region 1 Superintendent Lisa Carter is being feted with a Gratitude Gala April 27 with all proceeds being directed to the...
Sports
KENT—Kent residents can enjoy free pickleball competition at the Kent Center School gym on Wednesday evenings through June 5. Games will take place from...
Sports
LAKE WARAMAUG— The 50th anniversary of the USATF-sanctioned Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultra Race will be held April 28. It is the oldest 100K...
Life & Arts
KENT—Deborah Chabrian has had two of her paintings selected as finalists in the March Plein Air Salon Art Competition from PleinAir Magazine. The paintings are...
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KENT— Cédric Gairard’s professional life as a creative producer has taken him all over the world, but these days he is focusing some of...
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KENT—The Manhattan String Quartet will inaugurate Music in the Nave’s “Mozart in May” programming May 18 at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, 1...
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SHERMAN—Despite a week’s delay due to unforeseen circumstances, the curtain went up last weekend on Sherman Playhouse’s season-opening production of “Habeas Corpus.” The saucy...
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GAYLORDSVILLE—Artists are being sought for a special show to celebrate the unveiling of the Merwinsville Hotel Restoration Ballroom. The show will open June 30...
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GAYLORDSVILLE – Artists are currently being sought for a special show to celebrate the unveiling of the Merwinsville Hotel Restoration Ballroom. The show will...
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KENT—The Kent Art Association will hold its Spring Juried Show from April 12 through May 4. Gallery hours will be Thursday through Saturday, from...
Entertainment
NEW MILFORD—Tickets are now on sale for Merryall Center’s 2024 Season. Merryall’s 15-event season runs from June 1 through September 29 and will showcase...