The Town of Kent seal shown on the Home Page is crest shaped. At the top, boldy enclosed in a banner is the word "KENT", below it in much smaller letters is "Connecticut". The body of the crest is divided into five sections, each containing a symbol of the development of the town. Across the entire midsection is an open book with the words "Settled 1720" and "incorp. 1739". To the left of the book is a church, to the right, a school. The upper third of the crest is divided into two sections by a large diamond shaped arrowhead. The left corner contains a crown, a reminder of early sovereign rule. The upper right corner contains a cow and stone iron furnace, both early and important industries. Finally, the bottom third of the crest contains a large gear, symbol of local industry.
Welcome to the Town of Kent Home Page. During your browse
on our homepage you will find that Kent on the Internet is much like Kent
in reality. It is a friendly, diverse, beautiful,
and interesting community in the northwest hills of Connecticut. Located
about 30 miles north of Danbury and on the New York State line, it is a
town you can get to quickly and get around in easily. Residents and visitors alike
appreciate the recreational opportunities of state and local parks and the shopping in our
commercial district.
Kent has the Town Meeting as its legislative body, the Board of Selectmen
are the administrators and the Board of Finance reviews and approves
fiscal management.
State: Kent is in the 67th Assembly District served by Representative Jeanne Garvey of New Milford, in the 30th State Senatorial District served by Senator M. Adela Eads of Kent.
Federal: Kent is in the 6th Congressional District and is served by Nancy Johnson of New Britain
Kent Town Hall is located at 41 Kent Green Boulevard. All governmental agencies conduct business from Town Hall.
Town Office Hours
SELECTMEN
(860) 927-4627
Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 to 4 p.m.
TAX COLLECTOR
Deborah Devaux, CCMC
Patricia Heaton, Assistant Tax Collector
(860) 927-3269 FAX: (860) 927-1313
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 to 4 p.m.
Also by appointment.
TOWN CLERK
Marcia Scholl
(860) 927-3433
Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 12 noon 1 to 4 p.m.
TAX ASSESSOR
Patricia Braislin, CCMA
Marion Whynott, Assessor's Assistant
(860) 927-3160
Monday and Wednesday - 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 to 3 p.m.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
William P. Jenks
(860) 927-4625
Monday through Friday - 4 to 5 p.m.
CONSERVATION INLANDS WETLAND COMMISSION
(860) 927-4625
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday 1 to 5 p.m.
FIRE MARSHAL
Stan Macmillan
(860) 927-4625
Wednesday and Friday - 3 to 4 p.m.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Susan Eads
(860) 927-1586
Tuesday and Friday - 10 a.m. to 12 noon
MUNICIPAL AGENT
Bernard Lederman
(860) 927-1586
Monday - 9 to 10 a.m.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
(860) 927-4625
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday 12 noon to 4 p.m.
PROBATE COURT
Barbara Miller
(860) 927-3729
Tuesday and Thursday - 9 a.m. to 12 noon
TRANSFER STATION
Saturday and Sunday - 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
By permit only.
FIRE, AMBULANCE, AND POLICE
For emergencies Call 911
Routine Fire Dept. calls (860) 927-3151
PUBLIC WORKS
Kent has a five person highway department which operates out of the Town
Garage at 38 Maple Street. The highway foreman, J. Rick Osborne, may be
contacted by leaving a message with the Selectmen's Office (860) 927-4627.
PARK AND RECREATION
The Commission operates as overseer of Emery Park, Kent Commons Park, and
Town tennis courts as well as organizer of many sports and recreation
programs through out the year. For information on the many programs and
activities call Park and Recreation Director Christina Doblerat (860) 927-1003. Office hours
during the school year from
noon to 2:30 p.m. Leave a message at other times.
To reserve a meeting place
Kent Community House is available for rentals for meetings, shows,
weddings, fairs, licensed kitchen. Leave a message at (860) 927-1826.
Swift House is available for rental for meetings Call Selectmen's office,
(860) 927-4627.
This page last updated January 11, 1998.
This page last updated January 11, 1998.
CHURCHES
This page last updated January 11, 1998.
Kent, CT O6757 (860) 927-3435
South Kent, CT 06785 (860) 927-3870
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Kent Memorial Library
Main Street
Kent, CT
Hours--Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Deborah P. Custer, Librarian
Services--Books, videos, book sale during summer months,
reading programs
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Transfer Station permits for the disposal of residential solid waste and
recyclables may be obtained in the Office of the Selectmen, (860) 927-4625.
The fee is $60 for a six months, January 1 to June 30 and July 1 to
December 30.
Building permits may be obtained by calling the Building Department.
Zoning permits and copies of the Kent Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
may be obtained by calling (860) 927-4625.
A permit must be obtained for open burning. Call the Fire Marshal at
(860) 927-4625.
This page last updated January 11, 1998.
Marjorie H. Wells, Democratic Registrar
Judith Hoyt Howland, Republican Registrar
The Registrars of Voters, one Democrat and one Republican, are responsible
for keeping the Kent Voter List as accurate and up-to-date as possible by
conducting annual canvasses of all registered voters making weekly changes
whenever necessary. The Registrars provide voter lists for checking
purposes at local referendums, primaries and elections.
A person registering to vote must sign a statement attesting to the fact
that he or she (1) is a U.S. citizen, (2) has a bona fide Kent address, (3)
will reach 18 years of age before the next election, and (4) his or her
privileges as an elector are not forfeited by reason of conviction of a
felony. A statement on the voter registration application warns that a
person signing even though he or she knows a statement or statements to
be untrue may be convicted and imprisoned for up to five years and fined
up to $5,000.
Office Hours: Monday 1 to 4 p.m.
Phone: (860) 927-1953
Persons wishing to register to vote may do so in person at Kent Town
Hall or may come to the Office of the Registrars during office hours.
Total number of registered voters: 1,837 as of November 1, 1996
This page last updated January 11, 1998.
This page last updated January 11, 1998.
This page last updated January 11, 1998.