PZC ponders whether house construction would mar horizon line above Kent Hollow

Would a proposed two-lot subdivision on Beardsley Road mar the horizon line?

Parking, traffic congestion consume PZC and Chamber’s deliberations

The public lodged complaints about signage and lack of traffic control.

Ecologist describes how to love our forests back to health

Healing forests in a changing world was the topic Thursday of ecologist Ethan Tapper.

Selectmen decline to change wording of communication strategy draft

Officials will consult the local Sustainable CT team before deciding whether further revisions are needed.

Land use office alerts residents to a new scam

Scam looks real. But it’s not real.

More electors take advantage of early voting in Connecticut primaries

Towns in the Northwest Corner saw returns above average.

Four Kent students awarded scholarships

Foundation awards more than $600K this year.


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