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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—The Connecticut Supreme Court will hold a hearing Thursday, Dec. 5, on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s appeal of an earlier decision allowing High...

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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—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—A small group of knitters happily discussed projects and stitch variations on Thursday morning, Nov. 21, at the Kent Memorial Library’s Reading Room. Pixie...

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

News From Nearby Towns

News From Nearby Towns

WASHINGTON, CONN.—The Washington Art Association, located at 4 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot, will hold its “Jingle and Mingle” cocktail party Friday, Nov. 29, from...

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...

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...

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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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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,...

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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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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...

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To the Editor: To the Editor: November is National Adoption Month. It raises awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families and celebrates the...

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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...

Obituaries, Weddings & Births

Obituaries, Weddings & Births

Longtime volunteer and “heart of the library” Roz Molho passed away on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21, according to Kent Library Association president Sandy Edelman....

Obituaries, Weddings & Births

KENT — Janet Lynn MacRitchie, age 67, died on Nov. 5, 2024, near her home in San Francisco, following a brief battle with cancer....

Obituaries, Weddings & Births

KENT—Deana (Morton) Clark, aged 52, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, after a several-year battle with cancer. She died in the arms of...

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