The Lakeville Journal

President of the Cornwall Conservation Trust Bart Jones shared the value of the Furnace Brook Preserve during a meadow tour on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Leila Hawken

Learning about the wild things within a thriving meadow

CORNWALL — The diversity of plant life in an undisturbed meadow came under scrutiny during a talk-hike along a nicely mown path through the meadow at Furnace Brook Preserve on Saturday, Aug. 28. Sponsored by the Cornwall Conservation Trust, the event drew nearly 30 participants to hear botanist...

Hope Mongeau of Lakeville was one of the many artists who took part in the Salisbury Family Services art sale on the Green on Saturday, Sept. 18. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

Art sale as a thank you from Salisbury Family Services

SALISBURY — A good-sized crowd came to the Salisbury Family Services art and artisans show on the Green at The White Hart on Saturday, Sept. 18. Tony Bright was offering his colorful terra cotta platters and bowls. Asked about one item, he said, “That’s a tribute to Jasper Johns.” A show of work by...

The former Chinese restaurant building on Main Street and its two apartments are now for sale, represented by Elyse Harney Real Estate. Photo by Cynthia Hochswender

A revival in the Lakeville village center

SALISBURY — The former Chinese restaurant on Main Street in Lakeville, a source of community concern for several years now, is now up for sale with a professional real estate agent, Jusztina Paksai of Elyse Harney Real Estate. Owner Amy Yang had tried for nearly a decade to sell the mixed use...

Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

Autumn brings cider

Ella Hewing, at left, and Natalie and Wyatt Merwin sold apple cider outside Merwin Farm & Home during the Millerton Food Festival on Sept. 18.

Photo by Leila Hawken

Out and about at Labor Day art sale in Cornwall

CORNWALL — The traditional Labor Day Art Sale at the Cornwall Library kicked off on Friday, Sept. 3, with a cocktail reception. The show continued through Labor Day Monday. The community turned out to greet one another and view works on display, happy to be back in each other’s company after a year...

Wilson’s by High Watch is now open on Main Street, Thursday through Monday for breakfast and lunch. Photo by Lans Christensen

Breakfast and lunch options continue to grow in Kent

KENT — A dark secret of the restaurant industry is that the long hours and high stress can take a toll on workers, leaving some with addiction issues. Jason Perillo has seen evidence of this often in his years as vice president of communications and chief marketing officer for High Watch Recovery...

Cornwall

President of the Cornwall Conservation Trust Bart Jones shared the value of the Furnace Brook Preserve during a meadow tour on Saturday, Aug. 28. Photo by Leila Hawken

September 22, 2021

Learning about the wild things within a thriving meadow

CORNWALL — The diversity of plant life in an undisturbed meadow came under scrutiny during a talk-hike along a nicely mown path through the meadow at Furnace Brook Preserve on...

Learning about the wild things within a thriving meadow

Out and about at Labor Day art sale in Cornwall

Vote on West Cornwall wastewater project Nov. 20

Kent

September 22, 2021

Nuvance proposes telehealth site, now that primary care is closed

KENT — Responding to the recent closure of Kent Primary Care, Nuvance Health is proposing an alternative telehealth system for the town, described for the Board of Selectmen at...

Nuvance proposes telehealth site, now that primary care is closed

Breakfast and lunch options continue to grow in Kent

Understanding town plans: what they are, why they matter

Salisbury

Hope Mongeau of Lakeville was one of the many artists who took part in the Salisbury Family Services art sale on the Green on Saturday, Sept. 18. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

September 22, 2021

Art sale as a thank you from Salisbury Family Services

SALISBURY — A good-sized crowd came to the Salisbury Family Services art and artisans show on the Green at The White Hart on Saturday, Sept. 18. Tony Bright was offering his...

Art sale as a thank you from Salisbury Family Services

Planning uses for the Salisbury Pope property

Sharon Road cell tower approved by council

Falls Village

September 22, 2021

Falls Village makes plans for ARPA relief funds

FALLS VILLAGE — First Selectmen Henry Todd told the Board of Finance Monday, Sept. 13 that the town will receive some $331,000 in federal pandemic relief funds from the American...

Falls Village makes plans for ARPA relief funds

State Democrats dismiss complaint against Falls Village DTC

Freshman class up by 40% at HVRHS

North Canaan

Lee Collins, above, offered a bagpipe salute during the 9/11 memorial, accompanied by a cannon blast. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

September 15, 2021

Cannons sound and bagpipes lament

NORTH CANAAN — At 8:46 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, a cannon boomed and bagpipe music began at the Church of St. Joseph on Route 44. It was part of a ceremony remembering the...

Cannons sound and bagpipes lament

One business closes its doors to anyone without proof of vax

Patriot Day observance Sept. 11

Sharon

September 22, 2021

Affordable housing plan will build on existing data

SHARON — Responding to a state mandate that all towns prepare and adopt a plan for affordable housing by 2022, the Sharon Board of Selectmen took the step of accepting grant...

Affordable housing plan will build on existing data

Learn about new Sharon Hospital plans Sept. 29

Learn about the new Sharon Hospital plans on Sept. 29