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Light rain doesn’t mar a bloomin’ good sale

KENT — Gardeners are a hardy bunch and were not discouraged by the light rain on Saturday morning. They came out early to shop for plants, yard tools and decorative items at the sale for the Kent Garden Club.

Everything for the sale was donated, said club member Sabine Gibson, and all the proceeds will be used by the club for beautification projects around town.

The club maintains the planters at the Civil War Monument, and provides American flags for holidays such as Memorial Day.

Christmas wreaths in winter for town buildings and monuments are provided by the club...

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Kent

Light rain doesn’t mar a bloomin’ good sale

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:54am
By
Cynthia Hochswender
cynthiah@lakevillejournal.com

KENT — Gardeners are a hardy bunch and were not discouraged by the light rain on Saturday morning. They came out early to shop for plants, yard tools and decorative items at the sale for the Kent Garden Club.
Everything for the sale was donated, said club member Sabine Gibson, and all the proceeds will be used by the club for beautification projects around town.
The club maintains the planters at the Civil War Monument, and provides American flags for holidays such as Memorial Day.

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Bridge repairs are budgeted

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:53am
By
Sean Klay

KENT — The priority of the Board of Selectmen during its May 7meeting was to finalize the agenda for the upcoming town meeting on May 17, with one amendment made.
The amendment appropriates $167,195 from the General Fund to prefund two bridge repairs on Tanguay Road that were not slated to be funded until fiscal year 2014-15. The funds will be replenished from available Local Capital Improvement Projects (LoCIP) funds upon completion of the bridge repairs.

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Sharing resources, breakfast

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:52am
By
Sean Klay

KENT — The Kent Community Fund hosted its fifth annual resource breakfast at Town Hall on May 10.
“We host this resource breakfast for charitable agencies that provide services for Kent and the surrounding region,” said Ruth Epstein, president of the Kent Community Fund (KCF).
“It’s about getting these groups and organizations together, to talk about what they provide,” she said.
KCF Board Member Dolores Schiesel agreed and said that, “This event brings together so many important groups that support the community, and it helps facilitate discussions about needs.”

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Machinery powers up at CAMA event

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:32am
By
Cynthia Hochswender
cynthiah@lakevillejournal.com

 

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Art Seabury, a special part of town history

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:29am
By
Sean Klay

KENT — Arthur T. Seabury, who died April 8, will be missed by everyone in town, but especially by those who knew him well. Two of his friends shared their reflections on his strong values, work ethic and love of community.
Among the many things he accomplished in a life that lasted 100 years, one that stood out was his dedication to the Water Pollution Control Authority. He continued to go to work at the town-owned sewer treatment plant every day until the end of his life.

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No change to proposed budgets

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:29am
Vote May 17
By
Sean Klay

KENT — A public hearing was held May 3 on the proposed 2013-14 budgets presented at Town Hall by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education.
About 30 people attended the hearing, according to Christopher Garrity, chairman of the Board of Finance. The discussion covered a number of items but centered on the capital plan to renovate the town tennis courts, which many agreed was a project that was “a long time coming,” Garrity said.
The proposed municipal budget for the coming year is $2,931,299, a 4 percent increase over 2012-13. The new fiscal year begins July 1.

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Davis IGA open house is May 10-11

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:28am

Gary Davis, president of the Davis IGA, proudly showed off the new display cases at the store, which he said offer more space for a wider selection of foods but also cut energy use at the store substantially. The new cases are part of a remodel of the store, which will be showcased at an open house on Friday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Bringing families and funds to Sloane Museum

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:26am
By
Sean Klay

KENT — A new and energetic nonprofit formally established itself last year and is taking steps to assist the Eric Sloane Museum (which opened for the season on May 2).
The museum, dedicated to the work of artist Eric Sloane, and to his extensive collection of antique tools, has had financial struggles in recent years. Friends of the Eric Sloane Museum was created to help stabilize that situation.

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Beautiful day to talk about gun laws

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:27am
Congresswoman Esty visits Kent
By
Janet Manko
publisher@lakevillejournal.com

KENT ­— There are some days when the Northwest Corner best showcases its many benefits. Saturday, May 4, was such a day, with the rural, natural beauty of the area highlighted by a sunny, warm spring day.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5th District) fortuitously chose that afternoon to take a walking tour of Kent’s small businesses and host a Congress on Your Corner at the Kent Memorial Library.

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Tail-ender

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:26am

 
Rider Strano of Essex, Conn., climbed aboard the red caboose at the CAMA “Power-Up” last weekend in Kent, dressed appropriately in railroad engineer’s garb.
 
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