KENT—In its inaugural meeting last week, the Board of Selectmen took care of housekeeping, making appointments, setting its meeting schedule for the coming year, and discussing tax abatements for volunteers. […]
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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Henry Kissinger Dies in Kent
KENT—Dr. Henry Kissinger, 100, one of the most controversial figures of the latter half of the 20th century, died at his Kent home Wednesday, according to a statement from his […]
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Christmas Trees a Challenge for Vendors this Year
KENT—Back in the 16th century, so legend goes, Martin Luther was returning home through the forest one winter night when he stopped to admire the beauty of an ice-laden tree sparkling […]
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Boards Submit their Five-year Capital Requests
KENT—Kent’s various departments recently looked into their crystal balls and tried to predict what their capital needs will be a decade into the future—no small task considering the precarious nature […]
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Lessons and Carols at St. Bernard’s Friday
KENT—St. Kateri Tkakwitha Parish, which includes Sacred Heart Church in Kent, will hold a parish-wide Festival of Lessons and Carols this coming Friday, Dec. 1, at Saint Bernard Church in […]
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Open Swim Plan a Great Idea
I think the proposed Park and Rec open swim for adults at Kent School is a great idea. Has Park and Rec considered charging a slightly higher fee for people who […]
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Sherman Artists to Have Open Studio Tour
SHERMAN—The Sherman Artists Association Open Studio event will be held this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can experience the 25 artists’ studios […]
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Make Every Dollar Count
To The Editor: Although I am no longer on the Board of Kent News, Inc., I remain extremely supportive of their ongoing efforts to provide a quality news source for […]
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Ski, Snowboard Sign-up Underway
KENT—The Park & Rec Commission has announced registrations for the Ski & Snowboard Club & Lessons at Mohawk Mountain this winter. Park & Rec makes it possible to pre-purchase discounted […]
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Santa Fund Collecting Gifts, Cash for Needy
KENT—The Santa Fund is accepting gifts and monetary donations to provide local children with a merry Christmas. The fund, which operates anonymously, provides gift cards to families in need, allowing […]
