SALISBURY, Conn.—The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, which fosters a wide range of historic, cultural and natural resource activities between Lanesborough, Mass., and Kent, will run out of money […]
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Lake Waramaug Authority forwards approved ordinance to towns
WARREN, Conn.—In a special meeting held Friday evening, June 6, in the Warren Town Hall, the Lake Waramaug Authority unanimously approved a draft ordinance governing the use of wake boats […]
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Bill requiring towns to license camps dies
KENT, Conn.—Matt Busse, director of Kent’s Parks and Recreation Department, was breathing a sigh of relief Thursday after learning that a Congressional bill requiring towns to license their municipal camps […]
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Selectmen delay decision on lake ordinance
KENT, Conn.—The Selectmen Wednesday night delayed any decision on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit wake surfing on Lake Waramaug until after they attend a special meeting of the Lake […]
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Residents to enter the ‘pink bubble’ in August
KENT, Conn.—It is widely known that regular physical activity provides numerous benefits for overall health. Two Kent residents will incorporate exercise into their lives while also supporting others in August […]
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Town won’t get STEAP grant for Swift House
KENT, Conn.—The town has failed to secure a $1 million STEAP grant it sought to make the ground floor of Swift House ADA code compliant so it could be opened […]
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2025-26 budget gets strong support from voters
KENT, Conn.—A roomful of voters passed the $16.5-million budget for 2025-26 with only a smattering of negative votes Friday, May 30, but that did not mean there were no questions […]
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Selectmen to discuss Waramaug ordinance at June 4 meeting
KENT, Conn.—The selectmen will look at a draft ordinance banning wake surfing on Lake Waramaug when they convene for their regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 4. The three towns surrounding […]
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‘Community’ reigns supreme at KLT picnic
KENT, Conn.—Attendance at Monday’s Kent Land Trust community picnic soared this year as sunny skies kissed the hills and valleys for the first time in weeks. “People are out,” said […]
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Kent pays homage to those who served
KENT, Conn.—A cold and gloomy May released its grip on Northwest Connecticut Monday, providing a picture-perfect day on which to commemoriate the heroism and sacrifices of the nation’s veterans. Townspeople […]