The ZBA denied an after-the-fact variance for a partially constructed garage.
Author Archives: Kathryn Boughton
Kathryn Boughton has been editor of the Kent Dispatch since its digital reincarnation in October 2023 as a nonprofit online publication. A native of Canaan, Conn., Kathryn has been a regional journalist for more than 50 years, having been employed by both the Lakeville Journal and Litchfield County Times as managing editor. While with the LCT, she was also editor of the former print Kent Good Times Dispatch from 2005 until 2009.
Posted inFeatured
Finance board whittles budget down to 3.44 percent increase
The Board of Finance whittled away at the proposed 2026-’27 budget Tuesday night.
Posted inLocal
Silly Games Night planned by Chamber, Parks & Rec
Buzzer challenges, team games and more will be offered.
Posted inBusiness
Kent Farmers Market to move into business district
Thirty-three vendors are already signed up at the new location.
Posted inFeatured
ASP program mulls over different versions of after-school care
The ASP Subcommittee weighed different models of after-school care when it met.
Posted inFeatured
PZC okays Planned Development Zone for housing project
The PZC approved a Planned Development District for proposed a housing project.
Posted inOpinions
Local news outlets—mice that roar!
Sometimes life directs us in ways that we do not anticipate, and sometimes we find the new direction to be a perfect fit. April 9 is designated as Local News […]
Posted inFeatured
Merryall launches ‘arts immersion’ program at Kent Center School
KCS students were enthralled with a new arts immersion initiative launched last week .
Posted inFeatured
Selectmen hear plea to restore cemetery sexton’s original salary
The Selectmen heard a plea Monday to raise the salary of the cemetery sexton
Posted inFeatured
Housing plan earns plaudits at hearing but questions remain
A public hearing brought questions about a proposed high-density housing development.