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Monthly Archives: April 2026
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Volunteer opportunities at Kent Historical Society
Those interesting in giving back to the community can do so at the historical society.
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April 25 groundbreaking set for Kent Library
KENT, Conn.—Work is already underway on the sweeping renovation of the Kent Memorial Library, but nothing is official until you have a groundbreaking. The library will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking […]
Posted inSchools
South Kent School announces Community Day
KENT, Conn.—Alumni, Friends of South Kent, local families and K-8th graders are invited to join faculty and students for South Kent School’s Community Day Sunday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to […]
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‘Wicked for Good’ to be screened April 17
KENT, Conn.—Teens and tweens in grades 5 to 12 are invited to the Kent Memorial Library’s relocated Junior Room for a showing of “Wicked: For Good” Friday, April 17, from […]
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Spring Break program will explore batteries and bulbs
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Memorial Library has daily programs for kids, teens and families over the Kent Center School’s Spring Break including an interesting program about batteries sponsored by the Kent […]
Posted inObituaries, Weddings & Births
Frank Galterio, 75, founder of Kent Film Festival
Frank Galterio, 75, of Kent, left us in late March 2026. A deeply artistic and creative soul, Frank was a filmmaker, photographer, writer and musician who brought imagination and joy […]
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PZC okays Planned Development Zone for housing project
The PZC approved a Planned Development District for proposed a housing project.
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On Local News Day, we’re asking: Will you help lead the Kent Dispatch?
We’re looking for a few good people to join The Kent Dispatch board of directors.
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‘Dawn of Impressionism’ to be shown at library
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Memorial Library will present a screening of the “Dawn of Impressionism, Paris 1874” Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at the library, temporarily located at 10-12 Landmark […]