AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Kent Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/kent-ct 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/kent-ct https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 30 May 2024 13:48:19 -0500 Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 26th, announced that ParkConneCT, a pilot program launched last year that offers fare-free shuttles https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-parkconnect-program-will-resume-this-summer-offering-farefree-and-increased-bus-services-to-state-parks-and-beaches-31377106-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-parkconnect-program-will-resume-this-summer-offering-farefree-and-increased-bus-services-to-state-parks-and-beaches-31377106-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-may-26-2022-31377121-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-may-26-2022-31377121-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SUMMER STARTS NOW IN CONNECTICUT! Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer — so why not kick off the season right? From https://www.americantowns.com/news/connecticut-office-of-tourism-news-make-the-most-of-memorial-day-31377446-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/connecticut-office-of-tourism-news-make-the-most-of-memorial-day-31377446-hartford-ct.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes on May 27th, kicked off https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-kicks-off-2022-connecticut-state-parks-season-highlights-recreational-opportunities-across-state-31377466-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-kicks-off-2022-connecticut-state-parks-season-highlights-recreational-opportunities-across-state-31377466-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-may-27-2022-31377479-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-may-27-2022-31377479-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 26th, announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism is launching a new summer campaign encouraging https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-launch-of-find-your-vibe-campaign-promoting-connecticuts-summer-tourism-season-31377090-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-launch-of-find-your-vibe-campaign-promoting-connecticuts-summer-tourism-season-31377090-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 27th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-directs-flags-to-halfstaff-on-monday-may-30-in-observance-of-memorial-day-31377459-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-directs-flags-to-halfstaff-on-monday-may-30-in-observance-of-memorial-day-31377459-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-may-31-2022-31379269-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-may-31-2022-31379269-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 27th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-128, which establishes a new legal state https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-recognizing-juneteenth-as-a-legal-state-holiday-31378314-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-recognizing-juneteenth-as-a-legal-state-holiday-31378314-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, and State Librarian Deborah https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-launches-2022-summer-reading-challenge-31378345-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-launches-2022-summer-reading-challenge-31378345-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-1-2022-31380230-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-1-2022-31380230-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-2-2022-31381256-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-2-2022-31381256-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-3-2022-31381304-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-3-2022-31381304-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 1st, announced that the application period for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is now open. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-the-application-period-for-the-2022-connecticut-child-tax-rebate-is-now-open-31379288-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-the-application-period-for-the-2022-connecticut-child-tax-rebate-is-now-open-31379288-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-6-2022-31382139-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-june-6-2022-31382139-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500