The Kent Dispatch

07/26/2025

A Kent Center School student is performing in "Annie" beginning this weekend.

Sharon Playhouse

KENT, Conn. — Two Kent residents — one adult and one student — are part of Sharon Playhouse’s production of “Annie,” which will open Saturday, July 26. Lyra Wilder, a rising […]

07/26/2025

Who loves authors, books, and dining? There's an event for you this weekend in .

The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon

SHARON, Conn.—The 27th Annual Sharon Summer Book Signing returns to the Green in Sharon on Friday, Aug. 1, from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. Activities will be offered throughout the weekend, including […]

07/26/2025

She had worked at South Kent School for nearly three decades.

KENT, Conn.—Josephine (Cocilovo) Bauer, 97, of New Milford, formerly a longtime resident of Kent, passed away at the Candlewood Valley Health & Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 12, 2025, after a […]

07/24/2025

What property transactions have occurred in recent weeks? Check them out here.

Property transfers for June, as recorded by the Town Clerk’s office, include: Keller Hannah Alley, Andrew J. Keller and Hannah L. Alley to Michael Arden, property on South Road for […]

07/24/2025

Tech help is available. Kent Memorial Library Kent Computer Services

KENT, Conn.—One-on-one tech education will be offered at the Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St., on the first Friday of each month.  Tutor Jonathan Matson of Kent Computer Services, […]

07/23/2025

Calling all bakers! Your skills and donations are sought for an upcoming festival.

KENT, Conn.—Sacred Heart Church is looking for donations of home baked goods for its table at the Sharon Arts and Crafts Festival on the Green Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 […]

07/23/2025

2025 Outdoor Summer Concert dates announced! 📢🎶

Woo hoo!! 🙌🏼

07/23/2025

The Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy has received three significant grant awards to support the acquisition and permanent protection of three properties. The grants total more than $1 million.

KENT, Conn.—Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) has received three significant grant awards to support the acquisition and permanent protection of three properties totaling 5,425 acres. A $1.3 million grant through […]

07/23/2025

The schedule for hikes has expanded. Are you ready for it?

Kent Park and Recreation

KENT, Conn.—The Emery Park Summit Hiking Club has expanded its schedule, with hikes now planned on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Tuesday group, led by Parks and Recreation Director Matt Busse, […]

07/22/2025

Margaret was an active member at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, and involved with the Kent Center School Scholarship Fund .

KENT, Conn.—Margaret (Byard) Stearns passed away peacefully July 21, 2025, in Southbury. She was surrounded by her family. She was 89. Born on March 1, 1936, in New York City […]

07/22/2025

Scott Thornton had worked at Kent Greenhouse & Gardens and South Kent School before he retired.

SHARON, Conn.—Scott Drew Thornton, 68, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., after a long and heroic battle with cancer. […]

07/22/2025

✨ "Regina creates such a welcoming environment to learn more about yourself and astrology and tarot," said one customer of Tarot in Thyme in Kent. ✨ The shop offers more than astrology and tarot; the boutique has something for everyone.

Kent CT Chamber of Commerce

KENT, Conn. — The charm of Tarot In Thyme is not to be overlooked. The store is an inviting, homey boutique space that boasts a natural mix of eco-friendly products and […]