KENT, Conn.—Undeterred by cold temperatures, cloudy skies and a covering of snow on the ground, several dozen people showed up at Kent Falls State Park on Saturday, April 12, to […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
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DEEP invites families to stock Kent Falls
KENT, Conn.— It will be a busy day in Kent for anglers young and old Saturday, April 12. The public is invited to Kent Falls State Park —the opening day […]
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Two fire departments, six ambulances and two helicopters needed at accident scene
KENT, Conn.—For the third time in three weeks, the Kent Volunteer Fire Department responded to a significant emergency the evening of Wednesday, April 8, around 9 p.m. when two cars […]
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UConn survey looks at conserved farmland
STORRS, Conn.—In the face of a rapid loss of agricultural lands in New England, Connecticut’s Public Act 490 was adopted in 1963 to discourage conversion of agricultural and farmlands to […]
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New Milford plans food truck festival
NEW MILFORD, CONN.—The first annual New Milford Food Truck Festival at Litchfield Crossings will be held Sunday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by Litchfield […]
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Heritage Area pauses local grant applications in face of funding uncertainty
SALISBURY, Conn.—The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, which encompasses 29 towns from Lanesboro, Mass., to Kent, has put a temporary hold on new grant applications until it can learn […]
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Cannabis survey results show resistance to retail sales in Kent
KENT, Conn.—Following a months-long survey that showed significant opposition to retail cannabis sales in the town, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Cannabis Subcommittee has forwarded a draft ordinance to the […]
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William “Bill” Blank, 69, was member of Kent Volunteer Fire Department
KENT, Conn. — William Joseph Blank passed away April 4, 2025, at home with his wife, Debra Gabriel-Blank, by his side. Bill was born Nov. 10, 1955, at Sharon Hospital […]
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Locally-made quilts to bring comfort to bereaved youth
KENT, Conn.—A small group of local quilters are spreading love through special handcrafted gifts for bereaved youth. The Kent Quilters donated four large quilts to The Cove Center for Grieving […]
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Craven Contemporary exhibits ‘My Best Friend’ through May 4
KENT, Conn.—Craven Contemporary at 4 Fulling Lane is featuring member artist’s Daniel Murray’s sculptures through May 4, in “Man’s Best Friend,” a dog-themed group show. The gallery show brings together […]
