KENT—The House of Books will present a discussion of the final issue of John Freeman’s influential literary magazine—this volume called Freeman’s: Conclusions—Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. Program participants include Kerri Arsenault, […]
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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Downes Invited Back to Board
KENT—In an eight-minute meeting (surely a record for brevity in recent Kent history), the Zoning Board of Appeals last week approved its 2024 meeting schedule. It was the last meeting […]
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St. Andrew’s Bazaar Said Successful
KENT—The St. Andrew’s Church Christmas Bazaar did very well last weekend, according to spokesman Marel Rogers, who said attendees were eager to shop and several made generous donations. A feature […]
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New Officials Sworn In in Town Hall Ceremony
KENT—Newly elected town officials gathered in the assembly room at Town Hall last Friday evening for a festive swearing-in ceremony conducted by Town Clerk Darlene Brady. The room was filled […]
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Open Swim Program Approved for January
KENT—During its Monday night meeting the Park & Rec Commission decided to initiate a trial “open swim” program for adults. Under the program, the town would rent space at the […]
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Card Game is a Bridge to Social Interactions
KENT—A merry band of would-be Bridge players gather every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Congregational Church office building on North Main Street, behind the Thrift Shop. Robert […]
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Holiday Fest Stresses CommUNITY
KENT—The town will be ablaze with activity Saturday when the Chamber of Commerce stages the Kent Community Holiday Fest. The day will include such perennial favorites as the town tree […]
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Holidays in Gaylordsville Dec. 2
GAYLORDSVILLE—Holidays in Gaylordsville will be celebrated at the Little Red Schoolhouse (Gaylord School) on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The Gaylord School is the longest continously […]
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Park & Rec Director Resigns
KENT—The Park & Rec Commission last week reluctantly accepted to the resignation of Director Jared Kuczenski, effective at the end of the year. Kuczenski, who has worked with Kent for […]
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Park & Rec Laments Lack of Master Plan
KENT—The need for a master plan for recreation grounds was stressed during a special Park & Recreation Commission meeting last week. The commission was discussing its Five-Year Capital Plan, trying […]