Kent • April 15, 2021

The Lakeville Journal

In a Zoom event on April 14 hosted by the Kent Memorial Library and House of Books in Kent, Conn., Lakeville Journal Executive Editor interviews author Meg Muckenhoupt about the new book, "The Truth about Baked Beans." They talk about myths and truths and New England foods; and they whip up two...

Photo by Caroline Burchfield

At least there wasn’t ice on the water

For several years, students at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville have hosted a polar plunge to raise money for the Jane Lloyd Fund, which supports area residents who have cancer with their daily living expenses. Last year, COVID-19 forced the students to plunge remotely, all over the world. This...

Diane Lloyd-Smith Hewat

SALISBURY — Diane Lloyd-Smith Hewat, long-standing Salisbury resident, died peacefully at home on March 26, 2021. She was 92. The youngest of four sisters, she attended Foxcroft School in Virginia, which she hated. At Bennington College, on a blind date, she met Donald Hewat whom, after a...

First Selectman Charles Perotti, with cap, presented Paul Roy, wearing sunglasses, with his favorite piece of equipment, a Scag lawnmower, on the occasion of Roy’s retirement from the town crew. Photo by Christian Allyn

A gift for 27 years of town service

NORTH CANAAN — The town turned out to celebrate the retirement of Paul Roy from his position with the town’s highway department, culminating with the surprise presentation of his favorite piece of town equipment. An extensive Wave Parade passed by Roy’s home on Sunday, April 11 — the final piece...

Photo by Caroline Burchfield

Cowabunga!

The spring polar plunge in Lakeville has been an annual tradition for years, raising money for the Jane Lloyd Fund. Last year’s plunge was held remotely because of COVID-19; this year, students at The Hotchkiss School leapt back into the lake, on April 11. For another photo, see At least there wasn...

A wild brown trout plucked from the Wachocastinook on March 30. These fish are extremely skittish, hard to catch, and must be returned to the water, unharmed, as soon as possible. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

At least it isn’t snowing (for now)

The problem: It keeps raining. The other problem: The nights are still chilly. Wachocastinook Brook (aka Riga Brook) in Salisbury used to be stocked with brown trout in its lower reaches. The descendants of those fish are still around, and each year the line of brown/brookie demarcation gets pushed...

Cornwall

April 14, 2021

A bridge conundrum

CORNWALL — Aesthetics at the Cogswell Road bridge culvert, where guardrail work was done last summer, continues as an issue for residents. Several attended the regular meeting of...

A bridge conundrum

Federal funds possible for septic project

Goals for fiber optic internet discussed at Cornwall forum

Kent

April 15, 2021

The Truth About Baked Beans

In a Zoom event on April 14 hosted by the Kent Memorial Library and House of Books in Kent, Conn., Lakeville Journal Executive Editor interviews author Meg Muckenhoupt about the...

The Truth About Baked Beans

Minimal increase in Kent education spending plan

Volunteers return to beautify town centers

Salisbury

Photo by Caroline Burchfield

April 14, 2021

At least there wasn’t ice on the water

For several years, students at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville have hosted a polar plunge to raise money for the Jane Lloyd Fund, which supports area residents who have cancer...

At least there wasn’t ice on the water

Diane Lloyd-Smith Hewat

Cell tower proposal is now online

Falls Village

April 14, 2021

Regional school budget moves forward to May 4 vote

FALLS VILLAGE — After a public hearing on Thursday, April 8 (on Zoom), the Region One Board of Education voted to send a slightly trimmed budget proposal of $16,026,463 to a...

Regional school budget moves forward to May 4 vote

HVRHS graduation and top students

New director (and appeal for funds) for musical theater

North Canaan

April 14, 2021

River access plans will honor Fred Ruggles

NORTH CANAAN — In tribute to long-time resident and noted hydrologist Fred Ruggles Jr., the Board of Selectmen agreed to name the proposed Housatonic River boating access point...

River access plans will honor Fred Ruggles

A gift for 27 years of town service

Art Guild show at Douglas Library

Sharon

March 31, 2021

Sharon Town Hall open again as of April 1

SHARON — An announcement that the Town Hall offices will re-open on April 1 was welcome news at the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, March 23. First Selectman...

Sharon Town Hall open again as of April 1

Hotchkiss Library in Sharon comes closer to moving forward with ADA, expansion

Talks resume on fate of Sharon Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit