KENT, Conn.—The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday, April 30, to move the town employees’ health insurance plan from Anthem to the Connecticut Partnership Plan. They continued the employees’ level of […]
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IWC agrees trooper should accompany land use officer on future inspections
KENT, Conn.—The Inland Wetlands Commission agreed Monday, April 28, that a state trooper should be present during future site inspections of an ongoing remediation project at 422 Kent Hollow Road. […]
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Arbor Day celebrated at KCS
KENT, Conn.—As the birthplace of Birdsey Grant Northrop, founder of Connecticut’s Arbor Day, the day is an an annual celebration with deep roots for Kent. Northrop was both an educator […]
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Students to share local histories at regional forum
KENT, Conn.—Several students from Region 1 have discovered some unique local history and are ready to share it with the community. Five students from South Kent School and 41 students […]
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Finance board urges school to increase tuition, student population
KENT, Conn.—A recent Board of Finance meeting took on the task of reducing the proposed budget for 2026 but also looked beyond the figures on the page to discuss ways […]
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Selectmen trim $30K from town budget
KENT, Conn.—The Board of Finance has combed through the proposed municipal budget for 2025-26 and determined that the boards of education and selectmen should each reduce their proposed increases — […]
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CAMA to Power Up for new season
KENT, Conn.—The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association (CAMA) will go steaming into spring this weekend when it holds its annual Spring Power Up at its headquarters at 31B Kent Cornwall Road […]
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PZC modifies permit for pottery workshops
KENT, Conn. — Alison Palmer and Steve Katz have sought and received a modification of their earlier special permit for a home occupation. The move the week of Monday, April […]
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Lawyer outlines actions citizens can take if I.C.E. comes calling
LIME ROCK, Conn.—The effect of the Trump administration’s crack down on undocumented aliens within the country is having a noticeable effect, according to some area residents, who anecdotally report that […]
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Libraries face defunding of services
KENT, Conn.—The effects of federal cutbacks are beginning to trickle down to the local level. Last week, area librarians were alarmed to learn that programs important to rural populations, such […]
