New Region 1 Superintendent of Schools Melony Brady-Shanley called her first Region 1 snow day around 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Dec. 5, after previously deciding on a three-hour delay just […]
Author Archives: Andrea Schoeny
Andrea Schoeny is a founding member of Kent News, Inc., the nonprofit publisher of The Kent Dispatch. She currently serves as the president of KNI and is proud to be a part of bringing trusted local journalism to the residents and visitors of Kent's eclectic rural community.
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Knitters cast on in the Reading Room
KENT, Conn. — A small group of knitters happily discussed projects and stitch variations on Thursday morning, Nov. 21, at the Kent Memorial Library’s Reading Room. Pixie Brown cast turquoise […]
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Library names Vizzari as 2024’s Volunteer of the Year
KENT, Conn. – Kent Memorial Library honored its volunteers at a luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 10, in the library. Executive Director Sarah Marshall lamented that choosing the annual volunteer of […]
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Library welcomes temporary runway for special program
KENT—Kent Memorial Library was transformed into a boutique, not for books, but outfits during a recent clothing swap. Having scoured their closets for blouses, sweaters, pants, dresses, accessories and more, […]
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Wynton Celebrates Birthday at Library
KENT—Ten young children and their parents enjoyed a festive story time in Kent Memorial Library’s Junior Room last Saturday to celebrate special guest dog Wynton’s second birthday. Kent’s Animal Control […]
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First selectman candidates face off at debate: watch recording here
KENT – The three candidates vying for a seat as Kent First Selectman participated in a moderated debate at town hall on the evening of Oct. 13. Rufus de Rham, […]
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Fiscal Year 2022-2023
We ended our Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on a roll, with much work done behind the scenes. Below you will find our completed milestones and projections for the rest of the […]
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2022 Annual Report
The Kent News, Inc., Board of Directors has been incredibly busy this year so far. You will see our 2022 Year End Report below. We kicked off 2023 with a […]