KENT, Conn.—Region 1 Superintendent of Schools Brady-Shanley asked the Board of Education at its Wednesday, May 14, meeting to consider financial support for the continued employment of part-time social workers/counselors […]
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School board increases tuition costs
KENT, Conn.—The Board of Education voted Wednesday, May 15, to increase tuition for non-resident students from $4,500 for a first child and $2,250 for a second family member to $4,595 […]
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Book Sale is a ‘big draw’ for locals and visitors
KENT, Conn. — A summer-long tradition that continues to grow in popularity is about to kick off in town. Kent Memorial Library’s annual Book Sale at will open Memorial Day […]
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Mozart in May returns to Kent
KENT, CONN.—Alliteratively speaking, May is the month the musical world celebrates Mozart, with organizations such the august Metropolitan Opera historically featuring performances of his operas. Not to be outdone, the […]
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Season of Second Saturday series kicks off
The Second Saturday event kicked off Saturday, May 10, at the Kent Barns. The event featured exhibit openings, music, sales, and other shopping- and dining-related activities. It will be held […]
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Truck plan: ‘A little hinky, but not illegal’
KENT, Conn.—The town will try a new method of meeting its vehicular needs in coming months. At the Board of Selectmen meeting Wednesday, May 7, a plan to solicit private […]
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Dates for budget hearing, town meeting finally scheduled
KENT, Conn.—After two false starts, the annual budget hearing and the town meeting have formally been scheduled for Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 30, respectively. The hearing was originally […]
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No Mow May endorsed by town leaders
KENT, Conn.—The Board of Selectmen has joined forces with the town’s Conservation Commission and Kent Land Trust to encourage residents to observe No Mow May. No Mow May is a […]
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Region 1 budget passes easily
FALLS VILLAGE, Conn.—The Region 1 School District budget for 2025-26 sailed through, 403-72, with all six regional towns passing it by substantial margins Tuesday, May 6. The district’s member towns […]
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Memorial Day parade, picnic planned for May 26
KENT, Conn.—That most solemn of observations, Memorial Day, will follow its traditional pattern in Kent on Monday, May 26, when the Kent Center School Marching Band, Scouts, first responders and […]
