The Board of Finance may face pressure to increase the 2026-27 budget’s bottom line.
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Region 1’s $19.5 million budget approved in referendum
Region 1 School District voters have approved a $19.5 million budget for 2026-27.
Selectmen seek ordinance banning commercial food trucks
The selectmen are seeking counsel for an ordinance banning food trucks.
Governor, legislators join Kent in library groundbreaking
Kent paused Saturday to celebrate its library’s expansion project.
ASP program mulls over different versions of after-school care
The ASP Subcommittee weighed different models of after-school care when it met.
PZC okays Planned Development Zone for housing project
The PZC approved a Planned Development District for proposed a housing project.
On Local News Day, we’re asking: Will you help lead the Kent Dispatch?
We’re looking for a few good people to join The Kent Dispatch board of directors.
Merryall launches ‘arts immersion’ program at Kent Center School
KCS students were enthralled with a new arts immersion initiative launched last week .
Selectmen hear plea to restore cemetery sexton’s original salary
The Selectmen heard a plea Monday to raise the salary of the cemetery sexton
Housing plan earns plaudits at hearing but questions remain
A public hearing brought questions about a proposed high-density housing development.

