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KENT, Conn.—A gold waxing crescent moon paired with a stunning Venus in the dark sky shone bright over town the first night of the...
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AFTER-THE-FACT PERMIT GRANTED KENT, Conn.—The Historic District Commission met with Kent Historical Society curator Marge Smith Monday night to discuss an after-the-fact application to...
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FALLS VILLAGE, Conn.—Superintendent of Schools Melony Brady-Shanley told the Region 1 School Board Monday night, Feb. 3, that there is concern among educators about...
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KENT—The Inland Wetlands Commission has unanimously approved a site plan submitted by Ross Cole for construction of a septic system and buildings on his...
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KENT—The Park and Recreation Commission has hammered out its proposed budget, suggesting substantial increases in two areas: the director’s salary and maintenance of facilities. ...
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KENT—The Kent Community Nursery School’s board of directors will present a Winter Snow Ball on Saturday, March 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. at...
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KENT—The following property transfers were recorded by the Town Clerk during the month of January 2025. Gregory and Judith Sheridan to John Merz and...
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First Congregational Church of Kent: 97 N. Main St., Kent. 860-927-3335. www.firstchurchkent.org. Services: Sundays, 10 a.m. (traditional worship). St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church: 1 N....
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Kent businesses and individuals are celebrating. The town was more than well represented in the recent results of Litchfield Magazine’s issue of Reader’s Choice – the Best of...
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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library will hold a Teen & Tween Murder Mystery Night Friday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Junior Room. Participants...
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KENT—The inaugural Kent Restaurant Week is set to kick off between Feb. 15 and 22, during which time participating restaurants will offer a prix...
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KENT—Connecticut residents who served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force or Space Force and have a service-connected permanent and total...
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KENT—The State of Connecticut has passed legislation changing the procedure local assessors use to value registered/non-registered motor vehicles. Effective with the Oct. 1, 2024, Grand List,...
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KENT—The Dow Integrative Institute, a holistic health center for people and animals, is offering a free online class to help pet owners help their...
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KENT—Historical fiction will be the theme for the spring book discussion series moderated by Betty Krasne, writer, professor emerita and longtime Kent resident. Books to...
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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library will host a French Movie Night Saturday, Feb. 15, when there will be a screening of “The Intouchables” at 6...
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KENT—The 28th annual chocolate fest will be held at Kent Center School, 9 Judd Ave., on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The event starts at 3:30...
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KENT—Kent Memorial Library’s technology tutor will present a program Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2:30 p.m. about Apple AirPods Pro 2 and their use as...
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MILLBROOK, NY—The Millbrook School will host the Firefly Environmental Arts Project launch Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the...
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SHERMAN, Conn.—The Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, will present paintings by Doreen O’Connor in a show, “For the Love of Flowers,” from Feb. 21...
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SHARON—The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon will hold Galentine’s Day at the Library on Friday, Feb. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate friendship and...
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WASHINGTON, CT—The Washington Art Association is accepting entries for its 2025 Members Show, which will be exhibited from March 15 through April 26. The...
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WASHINGTON, CT—The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill, Washington Depot, is hosting the ultimate Football Watch Party with three jumbo screens indoors...
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SHERMAN—The Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, is starting off the new year with a new art show, “Devil in the Details,” drawings by Christina Maschke....
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SHARON, Conn.—The Sharon Playhouse will present its “Play Soiree: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” in partnership with the Connecticut Theatre Exchange Friday, Feb....
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WINSTED— With a 57-45 home court victory over Housatonic Valley Regional High School Tuesday, Jan. 21, Gilbert advanced to a record of 8-3 on the...
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KENT—The 40th annual Lake Waramaug Polar Bear Run to benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m....
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KENT— Kent Park and Recreation is collaborating with the Kent School to offer Learn to Skate and Free Skate this winter at the Kent School...
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FALLS VILLAGE—Region 1 Business Manager Sam Herrick reported to the Board of Education Monday night that he expects to have a preliminary 2025-26 budget...
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KENT, Conn.—Kent News, Inc., announced Deborah Rose has joined the editorial team of the Kent Dispatch. Rose, who has 30 years’ experience in community...
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It’s no secret that Kent is a hidden gem when it comes to fine dining and shopping. A panel of food experts have taken...
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The Northwest Corner of Connecticut has had its share of bone-chilling cold, coupled with strong gusting winds lately. The combination that Mother Nature has...
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KENT—Patricia Helen Kiefer Heaton, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at her home in Kent. Born and raised in New Milford,...