LAKEVILLE, Conn.—Trade Secrets, Northwest Connecticut’s premier garden tour and rare plant sale will celebrate its 26th year Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. The annual fundraiser is hosted by […]
Monthly Archives: March 2026
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Merwinsville Hotel to hold ninth Spring Arts and Fine Crafts Show
GAYLORDSVILLE, Conn.—The Merwinsville Hotel’s ninth annual Spring Arts and Fine Crafts Show will open Friday, April 17, featuring more than 90 local artists and artisans and offering many potential Mother’s […]
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Finance board scrutinizes proposed 2026-’27 budget
KENT, Conn.—The Board of Finance cast a gimlet eye on the Selectmen’s proposed $17,121,362 budget on Wednesday, March 11. The budget, with education costs and capital projects included, reflects an […]
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PZC approves changes for Lane Street Studio and High Watch
KENT, Conn.—The Planning and Zoning Commission wrapped up two long-continued applications last week, changing the use of buildings at 13 Lane St. from a commercial/industrial to residential and granting High […]
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Legislators consider PURA oversight following proposed Aquarion sale
By John Moritz KENT, Conn.—As part of a late bid to exert some control over the future of the Aquarion Water Company, Connecticut lawmakers on Tuesday, March 17, proposed keeping the […]
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Regional health services gathered for a Legislative Roundtable
TORRINGTON, Conn.—The Community Health & Wellness Center, in partnership with McCall Behavioral Health Network, Brooker Memorial and a coalition of regional health and human service partners, hosted a Legislative Roundtable […]
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KCS Students prepare to stage ‘Headspace’
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Center School Theatre Company will present “Headspace,” an original musical, at the school Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 and 9. Featuring more than 30 students from fifth […]
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Parks & Rec Spring Sports start in April
KENT, Conn.—Parks and Rec Youth Spring Sports will start April 20 and will continue through June 11. The sports are open to kindergarteners through Grade 8. Wiffle ball will be […]
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Bunco Night returns Friday
KENT, Conn.—Bunco Night will return Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Community House, 93 North Main Street. Bunco is a fast-paced, social dice game for 2–16+ players (usually 12) […]
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Traub to give author’s talk at House of Books
KENT, Conn.—The House of Books will present James Traub, local author, journalist and historian for an author’s talk and signing of his new book, “The Cradle of Citizenship, How Schools […]