I grew up vaguely accepting the notion that March “comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb,” the origins of which may have been ancient belief in cosmic […]
Monthly Archives: March 2024
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Budget cut as Selectmen okay $5,149,272 spending package
KENT—First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer withdrew his bid to expand his administrative assistant’s position during a selectmen’s meeting held March 6. He had earlier pressed his board to act on his […]
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Attorney urges town to be vigilant about Schaghticoke recognition
KENT—Attorney Jeffrey Sienkiewicz, who represented Kent during its lengthy opposition to federal recognition for the Schaghticokes Indians as a tribe, warned the selectmen during a special meeting Feb. 28 that […]
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Brady honored at town hall ceremony
KENT—Former first selectman Maureen Brady was applauded by a roomful of appreciative residents March 4 for her unstinting service to the town. The former first selectmen’s office, now used by […]
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Lions Club announces it will award scholarships
KENT—The Kent Lions Club will sponsor up to three scholarships for first year college-bound students. The club offers a fourth scholarship intended for a returning college student working to enhance […]
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Kent wins NEPSAC hockey tournament
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Kent School boys hockey reached glory March 3. Seeded fifth in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) Martin/Earl Large Tournament, Kent overcame the odds and took home […]
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History of postcards to be presented March 20
KENT—The Kent Historical Society will present a program on the history of postcards in Kent March 20 at 11 a.m. at the Kent Senior Center. Marge Smith will present some […]
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Members sought for new Cemetery Committee
KENT—Following a unanimous town meeting vote Feb. 27 to approve an ordinance establishing a new cemetery ordinance, the selectmen are looking for persons who might be willing to serve on […]
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Students must register for eesmarts contest by March 22
NEW BRITAIN—Students wishing to participate in the 19th annual eesmarts contest must register by March 22. For nearly two decades, the contest has invited Connecticut students in grades K-12 to […]
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Age of Babble-On
I have always made my living using words. My profession encourages correct usage because the primary goal of journalism is to convey information in a way that is comprehensible to […]