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ARB seeks volunteer to fill vacancy
KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacant position on the Architectural Review Board. This member must be an architect, landscape architect or a planner who is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. It was announced at last week’s Planning and...
PZC quickly okays two applications
KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission last week granted an application from Abigail Spath of 255 Kent Rd. for a greenhouse accessory structure. Spath was seeking a special permit to put the little building within the 100-foot setback from the south side of her property. PZC Chairman Wesley Wyrick told her that with the building already designed to be set back 72 feet from the road, she could move it another 28 feet and avoid having to have a special permit.
Vintage fashion finds offered by Kent Democrats
KENT—Vintage fashion items are being sought in advance of Kent’s Summer Sidewalk Days in August. The Kent Democratic Town Committee is holding a vintage fashion sale and is looking for gently used clothing and accessories that it will sell during the four-day event, Aug. 1 to 4. Proceeds will be used to support Democratic candidates on a regional, state and federal level.
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...
Clothing swap, movie screeing at library
KENT—There will be a Winter-in-July Clothing Swap and Family Movie Night Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. at Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St. “Abominable” will be screened, complete with frozen hot chocolate. Participants can bring last year’s gently-used winter gear to swap with other local...
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...
BITS & BYTES: Robert Hartwell at The Mahaiwe; Imani Winds at Norfolk Chamber Music Festival; Rizo at Ancram Center for the Arts; Natty & The Woes at Race Brook Lodge; Lee Chamber presents Cheyenne Renee; Jewish Federation presents Mark Oppenheimer; LitNet at New Marlborough Meeting House; Adult swim clinic at BCC
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents ‘Coming Home: The Tour,’ with Robert Hartwell. Great Barrington— On Saturday, July 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents ‘Coming Home: The Tour,’ a private screening and celebration of Robert Hartwell’s new home renovation TV series, “Breaking New Ground” on HBO Max.
Teen dead following apparent drowning in Berkshire County
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A teenager is dead following an apparent drowning in Berkshire County. Great Barrington Police said a 911 call was made shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday reporting that a 14-year-old was unaccounted for at the Benedict Pond beach area. Before crews arrived, the teen was...
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...
Woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of art, antiques from CT home
CORNWALL, CT (WFSB) - A woman is accused of stealing hundreds, possibly thousands, of paintings, art pieces, and antiques from a home in Cornwall. State police said they arrested 39-year-old Jessica Ann Thompson and charged her with third-degree burglary and first-degree larceny of valuable property. Thompson was arrested on Tuesday...
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...
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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