KENT, Conn.—In a world where disasters strike with increasing frequency, a Kent couple is helping communities around the world to prepare for and recover from crisis situations. Brian and Heather […]
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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PZC okays farmers market in town center through October
The Chamber of Commerce has PZC approval to continue its farmers markets.
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Adams: At the crossroads of history and art
She says inspiration for her poems can come at any time.
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Proposed Region 1 study would look at school population trends, future economies
The proposed study is being weighed by the six towns that make up Region 1.
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Architectural Board gets first look at housing plan
The Architectural Review Board scrutinized a housing development plan this week.
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Canaan to raise Liberty Pole, celebrate with public picnic
CANAAN—What can be more American than hot dogs and apple pie? That is the menu for “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Appleness,” a free community picnic planned for Saturday, […]
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‘John Adams’ visits Kent in run-up to 250th celebration
John Adams’ portrayer imbued the grumpy president with humor.
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Selectmen plot future actions on Swift House issue
The selectmen laid out a plan of action to determine Swift House’s future.
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Selectmen seek clarification of proposed food truck regulation
KENT, Conn.—The Board of Selectmen last week delayed action on a proposed ordinance governing the operation of food trucks in the town. Questions were raised about time limits that should […]
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Exhibit to focus on ‘Homespun Kent’s’ role in the Revolution
A Colonial-era store will be recreated in the large northern room of the old house.
