KENT—The Kent Lions will hold an emergency blood drive Monday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Kent Community House, 93, North Main St. Nationwide, blood donations […]
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.
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Motoriot gets approval from Sewer Commission
KENT—The Sewer Commission approved an application submitted by the owners of Motoriot, a Bridge Street auto dealership, during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. Although the application submitted by co-owners Jason […]
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45 on Main helps boost larder at Kent Food Bank
KENT—Good times turned into good deeds this week as Gary Kidd and his team of 14 employees at 45 on Main Coffee, Chocolate & Creamery delivered on a promise made to […]
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Speeding, noise control top Lindenmayer’s to-do list
KENT—“Speeding and noise enforcement” are the top items listed on First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer’s to-do list in his Town Hall office. The state Department of Transportation (DOT) lowered speed limits […]
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DTC gets fashionable in ‘first dibs’ preview sale
KENT—Democratic women in Kent dug deep into their closets this year to create a chic Vintage and Pre-Owned Fashion Boutique that was previewed Wednesday night to raise money for the Democratic campaign. […]
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Homelessness, food insecurity haunt some Kent residents
KENT—Kent has routinely been touted by regional magazines as one of New England’s most attractive communities for rural living. But look beyond the bustling streets, the boutiques, cafes and cultural […]
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KAH selects architect, misses grant
KENT—Kent Affordable Housing, which in April received conditional approval to take ownership of a 1.16-acre parcel of town-owned land on Kent Common, has chosen an architect for the project. The […]
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Emery Park Subcommittee recommends allowing camping, dogs
KENT—The Emery Park Subcommittee is still mulling over options for the restoration of the Emery Park swimming area but decided on two concrete recommendations to forward to the Park and […]
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EV chargers seen as need for “destination area”
KENT—Imagine this scenario: you are driving your electric vehicle along beautiful Route 7 late one summer afternoon when you suddenly notice that your car’s battery is virtually drained. Where can […]
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Swift House Task Force questions future role
KENT—Members of the Swift House Task force sought clarification of their charge Wednesday night during the regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Selectman Glenn Sanchez, who also serves on the Task […]