Huestis Park could soon undergo a multi-phase revitalization project as Kent officials aim to modernize the area and make it more appealing to community members and visitors. After experiencing some embarrassment with the current condition of the park located off
Read MoreAfter eight years of serving the Town of Kent, Supervisor Maureen Fleming will not be running for re-election to honor term limits. During her four terms as supervisor, Fleming noted she never raised town taxes, reduced debt service by 38%,
Read MoreA mining moratorium has been extended for another six months in Kent as officials continue to craft legislation that will regulate excavation work within the town. As the Kent Town Board works to include mining safeguards in the municipal code,
Read MoreAs Kent officials work to include mining safeguards in the municipal code, a public hearing has been scheduled to extend an existing moratorium halting any excavation work from being conducted on town property. With the current mining moratorium set to
Read MoreKent lawmakers are one step closer to resolving the issue of mining after presenting a series of amendments last week that would be included in the town’s soil removal and zoning code laws. Nearly two years after mining became a
Read MoreOver a year after mining became a controversial subject in Kent, officials are still debating on how to best address the issue to ensure the health and safety of residents and the overall community. The Kent Town Board decided that
Read MoreA celebration of the 90th anniversary of Lake Carmel will begin this weekend, with an exhibition of photos, artifacts and memorabilia rejoining in the area’s rich history. Arts on the Lake, a non-profit organization that fosters the arts through performances,
Read MoreMonths after a moratorium on mining was extended in Kent, officials agreed last week to revisit crafting legislation that would properly restrict any form of mining within the town. If a measure is crafted and approved, it would allow lawmakers
Read MoreThroughout her adult life, whatever Diane Stimson’s career was, it was geared toward making things look good. First as a graphic designer, and now has a pastry chef with her own business, The Pastry Palate Café, which offers an assortment
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Residents looking for a cool haircut in the midst of the summer heat have a new barbershop in town to turn to. The Parlor 109 is open for business, after they officially opened their doors earlier this month. Owned by
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