KENT—The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Public Works Department and the Town Treasurer’s budget proposals during a special meeting Feb. 16. In both cases, staffing was the sleeping giant under […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
River Commission hires project manager with Wild and Scenic funds
CORNWALL—The Housatonic River Commission has hired Madeline Scherff as its project manager to manage requests for proposals and contracts to disburse Wild and Scenic funds received by the commission to […]
Search is on for a new Region 1 superintendent
FALLS VILLAGE – After four years in the role of superintendent of Region 1 schools, Lisa Carter is retiring in June to spend more time with her family and live […]
John Lester Mauer IV
John Mauer, 79, passed away on February 6, 2024 at his home in Pinehurst, NC. He was born on Jan. 25, 1945, to John and Doris Mauer. He grew up […]
Donations are needed for the Kent Food Bank
KENT—The Social Services Department has issued a plea for donations for the food bank and diaper bank. Items can be dropped off at the Kent Food Bank, located on the […]
St. Patrick’s dinner at St. Bernard’s March 16
SHARON—Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, which includes Sacred Heart Church in Kent, will hold a St. Patrick’s Dinner March 16 at 6 p.m. in St. Bernard’s Church Hall, 52 New St., […]
Church school kids sell 50 Super Bowl subs to aid food bank
KENT—The First Church of Christ Congregational church school made 50 Super Bowl subs in about 20 minutes Sunday. The money collected will go towards the church school’s annual spring trip […]
KVFD monthly breakfast set for Feb. 25
KENT—The Kent Volunteer Fire Department will hold its next “Big Win” Community Breakfast Feb. 25 from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at the fire department headquarters, 28 Maple St. The breakfast […]
Kent Art Association’s 32nd Annual Student Show
KENT—The Kent Art Association’s 32nd annual Student Show prizes were awarded Feb. 10 at a special reception and ceremony. This year’s show highlighted works from seven area high schools. The […]
Selectmen weigh pay changes as they develop budget proposal
KENT—The selectmen have been hard at work developing their budget, meeting twice weekly in special sessions to look at ways to make the town more efficient. First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer […]
