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Blacksmithing workshop at Sloane Museum July 28
KENT—The Eric Sloane Museum, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd., will host a blacksmithing basics workshop Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program will explore blacksmithing techniques and methods through a hands-on workshop. taught by blacksmithing expert Ian McCarthy. Students will learn the basics of hand forging and design layout all while using traditional tools and methods to create a one-of-a-kind finished products. Pre-registration is required.
Cupcake party is sweet end to reading program
KENT—The Summer Reading program will come to an end for Teens and Tweens Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m., when Kent Memorial Library holds a Cupcake Decorating party. The event will be held in the Junior Room and the library will provide the cupcakes and decorations. Attendance at this event counts for one point towards the summer program’s eight-point goal. It is for children entering grades 5 and up only.
Furry Scaly Friends coming to library event Aug. 10
KENT—Join the Kent Memorial Library at the Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main St., for a special event in partnership with Furry Scaly Friends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. More than 20 different critters, from furry to scaly, will be on hand to be petted, fed and...
Finance board queries Swift House renovation plan
KENT—During its regular meeting July 11, the Board of Finance queried First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer closely about his proposal to apply for a $500,000 STEAP grant to convert Swift House for use by Social Services and the Food Pantry. The Board of Selectmen endorsed the plan two weeks ago....
‘Wonka’ to be screened at library
KENT—Kent families are invited to bring their dinners to Kent Memorial Library, 32 Main St., Tuesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. to watch “Wonka” (2023) in the Junior Room. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration is appreciated by calling 860-927-3761 or emailing KMLJuniorRoom@biblio.org. “Wonka”...
Dragon Boat Festival to mark 10th year on Connecticut River in Springfield
There will be dragons in the Connecticut River on Saturday, July 21, but there is nothing to worry about and no danger to humans. The dragons are simply “dragon boats,” which will be racing as part of the 10th annual Dragon Boat Festival, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Riverfront Park on 121 West St. in Springfield.
Motoriot faces cease and desist order if not compliant
KENT—Land Use Administrator Tai Kern has sent registered letters of violation to the owners of Motoriot, a bespoke car dealership at 21 Bridge St., saying that a cease and desist order will be issued Aug. 9 if they do not provide information needed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Cornwall Days planned for Aug. 9-11
CORNWALL—Cornwall Days will be held Aug. 9-11 this year with live music, the Rose Algrant Art Show, family events and a Taste of Cornwall. The Algrant show opens Friday afternoon, 2-6 p.m., at Cornwall Consolidated School, and continues Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. until noon.
Prayer shawl volunteers are sought
KENT—The St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, of which Sacred Heart Church is a part, is seeking knitters and crocheters to join in its Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry. Prayer shawls are distributed to parishioners in need of some loving warmth due to illness or loss of a loved one. Blankets are also created for children who are baptized.
A dunking success: 45 on Main celebrates 1 year birthday
KENT—It was a carnival atmosphere both outside and inside 45 on Main Coffee, Chocolate & Creamery for its first birthday celebration Saturday, July 13 and the crowds were delighted to join in the celebration. Children with their parents were playing the games outside, getting face paintings and checking out...
Catering Company Selected as Greylock Glen Food Vendor
ADAMS, Mass. — The Selectmen on Wednesday voted to enter negotiations with an Agawam catering company to operate food service at the Greylock Glen's outdoor center. Chez Hospitality Group LLC submitted the only proposal to run the center's cafe and provisions offerings. "We are a hospitality group that is...
Family of father killed in bus stop dispute sues for evidence of bullying
SPRINGFIELD — If a city elementary school and a bus company had taken one family’s bullying complaints seriously, a shooting would not have happened and a local father would still be alive. That’s the contention of a court filing made July 10 by Alicia Breitung, the wife of...
Westfield Planning Board gives green light to contractors’ facilities
WESTFIELD — The Planning Board approved permits for two contractors’ shops proposals, as well as a request from a contractors’ yard developer to allow access to the property from Southampton Road rather than its legal frontage on North Road. “They are allowed according to zoning, and they...
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Rural towns in CT aren't testing their well water enough. This program is trying to change that
About one in four state residents get their drinking water from a private well. But the rules surrounding testing for Connecticut’s roughly 300,000 private wells, which are often found in rural parts of the state, can often go unrealized by homeowners. Currently, Connecticut has no obligations for homeowners to...
Millions of gallons of wastewater dumped into the Connecticut River
(WFSB) - Millions of gallons of wastewater have been dumped into the Connecticut River. It’s happened before, thanks to our neighbors in Massachusetts. “The water is definitely up a little higher. Catfish do like stinky stuff so it could be helping them bite,” said Jasin Crowley of Enfield, who reeled in a four-pound catfish while fishing in the river.
Following Vance VP pick, CT abortion-rights advocates express growing concern about access to care
Connecticut officials and health care advocates are sharing their concerns about more potential threats to abortion and reproductive health care, gathering in New Haven this week just hours after conservative Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance was named Donald Trump’s pick for vice president. Vance, who signaled support for a national...
Troconis Granted Public Defender in Move to Appeal Conviction in Dulos Murder
STAMFORD – Michelle Troconis has been granted a public defender to appeal her 14-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the aiding in the murder of Jennifer Dulos. Troconis appeared in Stamford... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
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