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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...
Arts & Entertainment
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...
Local
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—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 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...
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....
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
KENT—The Sherman Chamber Ensemble will present three performances of “All That Jazz” — a tribute concert celebrating the 100th birthdays of jazz legends Buddy...
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...
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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. ...
Arts & Entertainment
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....
Business
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...
Opinions
To the Editor: I am writing as a Kent resident who has loved swimming in Emery Park Pool for decades. The pool, in its...
Opinions
In 2025, registered voters in Kent, Conn., will be voting for: A) Board of Selectmen B) Zoning Board Members C) Members of the Board...
Opinions
To the Editor: To the Editor: November is National Adoption Month. It raises awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families and celebrates the...
Opinions
Have you noticed how Americans are shortening everything when it comes to written language? It started back in 1963 when the United States Postal...
Opinions
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...
Opinions
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
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....
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....