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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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 […]
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Two fire departments, six ambulances and two helicopters needed at accident scene
KENT, Conn.—For the third time in three weeks, the Kent Volunteer Fire Department responded to a significant emergency the evening of Wednesday, April 8, around 9 p.m. when two cars […]
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Heritage Area pauses local grant applications in face of funding uncertainty
SALISBURY, Conn.—The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, which encompasses 29 towns from Lanesboro, Mass., to Kent, has put a temporary hold on new grant applications until it can learn […]
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Cannabis survey results show resistance to retail sales in Kent
KENT, Conn.—Following a months-long survey that showed significant opposition to retail cannabis sales in the town, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Cannabis Subcommittee has forwarded a draft ordinance to the […]
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Locally-made quilts to bring comfort to bereaved youth
KENT, Conn.—A small group of local quilters are spreading love through special handcrafted gifts for bereaved youth. The Kent Quilters donated four large quilts to The Cove Center for Grieving […]