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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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Smart Bins are officially open to receive organic scraps
Kent residents can now sustainably dispose of food scraps every day
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Gift card raffle yields $10,000 for library
KENT, Conn.—An innovative fundraiser helped the Kent Memorial Library to add $10,000 to its coffers this summer. The library, which raises two-thirds of its annual budget, has long held a […]
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Messiah Sing-in returns Dec. 12 at St. Andrew’s
KENT, Conn.—The aura of Christmas is created as much by sights and sounds as it is by religious tradition. For Matthew Harris, director of St. Andrew’s Music in the Nave series, […]
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Collaboration to benefit town’s plans for America’s 250th
Budget reviewed for Kent’s activities to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
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ARB reviews case, Motoriot files for a change
A roundup of the past week’s news: Architectural Review Board, Planning and Zoning, Resident Trooper report
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Green Bank proposes solar project at sewer plant
The Sewer Commission is exploring the possible construction of solar panels.
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Thanksgiving, Blue Christmas services planned
KENT, Conn.—Two special services open to the entire community will be held at the First Congregational Church during the holiday season. A Thanksgiving service will be held at the First […]
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NCLC plans two December events
KENT, Conn.—The natural world may be taking a well-earned rest for the winter, but the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) is active and focused on continuing its mission of safeguarding […]
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KVFD quickly suppresses North Main Street fire
Kent firefighters quickly suppressed a fire that threatened local business