KENT—The Inland Wetlands Commission made quick work of approving several applications that came before it Monday, July 22. The first two items on the agenda—approval of deck within a regulated […]
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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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FotoDiary Exhibit highlights grandeur of Grand Canyon
KENT—A very personal view of the Grand Canyon is on view at the FotoDiary Gallery, 3 Barn Rd., this month. Photographer and teacher Scott Parker of Kent is exhibiting a […]
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Motoriot faces cease and desist order if not compliant
KENT—Land Use Administrator Tai Kern has sent registered letters of violation to the owners of Motoriot, a bespoke car dealership at 21 Bridge St., saying that a cease and desist […]
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PZC ponders revisiting cannabis regulations
KENT—Should Kent create zoning regulations to govern cannabis? That was the question raised by Land Use Administrator Tai Kern at the July 10 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. […]
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PZC quickly okays two applications
KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission last week granted an application from Abigail Spath of 255 Kent Rd. for a greenhouse accessory structure. Spath was seeking a special permit to put […]
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ARB seeks volunteer to fill vacancy
KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant position on the Architectural Review Board. This member must be an architect, landscape architect or a planner […]
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Two complaints come before zoning board
KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission heard complaints about two businesses when it met last week. Land Use Administrator Tai Kern said she had received a letter from Ann Lozman, a […]
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Tim Limbos hired as new fire marshal
KENT—The Fire Marshal Hiring Subcommittee interviewed Tim Limbos Tuesday, June 18 for the position of fire marshal that was recently vacated by Stan MacMillan. After a short executive session and […]
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Finance board queries Swift House renovation plan
KENT—During its regular meeting July 11, the Board of Finance queried First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer closely about his proposal to apply for a $500,000 STEAP grant to convert Swift House […]
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ARB approves semi-circular drive, pocket park
KENT—The Architectural Review Board quickly approved two applications during its regular meeting Monday, July 8. Elissa Potts appeared before the board to request permission for a semi-circular drive on property […]